Cochecton, New York

Cochecton (/kəˈʃɛktən/) is a town located in west-central Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 1,448 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the Lenape word "cushetunk" meaning "place of red stone hills".

Cochecton, New York
Location of Cochecton in Sullivan County, New York
Cochecton, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 41°40′32″N 74°59′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySullivan
Area
  Total37.09 sq mi (96.06 km2)
  Land36.29 sq mi (94.00 km2)
  Water0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2)
Elevation
1,250 ft (381 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,448
  Density36.20/sq mi (13.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12726
Area code845
FIPS code36-16661
GNIS feature ID0978844

The Town of Cochecton (its official name) is situated on the Delaware River, directly across from Damascus, Pennsylvania, to which a bridge over the river provides access.

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