Welcome to Austerlitz ...
Austerlitz is located in Columbia County<1>.
Austerlitz is 1,120 feet [341 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Austerlitz lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Austerlitz: 12017<3>
Communities Also Named Austerlitz ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 6 communities that are also named Austerlitz - they are located in Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi and Ohio.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Austerlitz.
Communities near Austerlitz ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Austerlitz.
- Pittsfield (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
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- Pittsfield lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the northeast of Austerlitz and is located in Berkshire County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 41,834 people
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- Schodack (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
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- Schodack lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the northwest of Austerlitz and is located in Rensselaer County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,079 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Schodack have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Kinderhook (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
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- Kinderhook lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northwest of Austerlitz and is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,191 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kinderhook have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Great Barrington (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
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- Great Barrington lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the southeast of Austerlitz and is located in Berkshire County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,976 people
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- Dalton (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
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- Dalton lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the northeast of Austerlitz and is located in Berkshire County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,479 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dalton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Hudson (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
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- Hudson lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the west of Austerlitz and is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,017 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hudson<6>
- Claverack (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
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- Claverack lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the southwest of Austerlitz and is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,648 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Claverack have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lee (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
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- Lee lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the east of Austerlitz and is located in Berkshire County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,629 people
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- Ghent (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
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- Ghent lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the west of Austerlitz and is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,083 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ghent have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Lenox (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
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- Lenox lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the east of Austerlitz and is located in Berkshire County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,933 people
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To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Austerlitz. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Austerlitz.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Austerlitz. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Austerlitz.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Austerlitz. See our Newspapers Page for Austerlitz.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Austerlitz ...
Looking for more information about Austerlitz? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Austerlitz, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Austerlitz.
Adding Austerlitz to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Austerlitz in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Austerlitz was in the U.S. Post Offices (Jan. 1851).
We also found Austerlitz in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Austerlitz on our Genealogy Page.
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The official website for Columbia County: www.columbiacountyny.com/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Columbia, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Austerlitz - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Austerlitz). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Austerlitz or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Austerlitz) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Austerlitz. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from AusterlitzOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Austerlitz. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.3099, Longitude: -73.4735 |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |