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Welcome to Killawog ...

Killawog is located in Broome County<1>.

Killawog is 1,000 feet [305 m] above sea level.<2>.

Time Zone: Killawog lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

The area code for Killawog: (607)

The ZIP code for Killawog: 13794<3>

Communities near Killawog ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Killawog.

  • Union
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    • Union lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the south of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 52,262 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Cortland
  • Johnson City
  • Dryden
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    • Dryden lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the west of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,904 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dryden have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Chenango
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    • Chenango lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the southeast of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,429 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chenango have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Cortlandville
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    • Cortlandville lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the northwest of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,067 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cortlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Fenton
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    • Fenton lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<4> to the southeast of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,174 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fenton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Homer
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    • Homer lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the northwest of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,133 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Maine
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    • Maine lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the south of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,005 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maine have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Dickinson
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    • Dickinson lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the south of Killawog.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,973 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dickinson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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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 Killawog. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Killawog.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Killawog. 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 Killawog.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Killawog. See our Newspapers Page for Killawog.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Killawog ...

Looking for more information about Killawog? 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 Killawog, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Killawog.

Adding Killawog to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Killawog in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention that we've found for Killawog was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

We also found Killawog on a map titled Rand McNally Map of New York (1897).

For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Killawog.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Killawog. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Broome County: www.gobroomecounty.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 Broome, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Killawog - 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 Killawog). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Killawog 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 '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- Killawog) 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 Killawog. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from KillawogOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Killawog. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4010, Longitude: -76.0183    
<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 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.




 

 

 

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