Welcome to Limestone ...
The village of Limestone is located in Cattaraugus County<1>.
Limestone was established in 1877.
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Limestone had a population of 389 people.<2> (see below for details).
The community of Limestone is 1,390 feet [424 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Limestone lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Limestone is located in the (716) area code.
The ZIP code for Limestone: 14753<4>
Communities Also Named Limestone ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 31 communities that are also named Limestone - they are located in Alabama (2), Arkansas, Florida (3), Georgia, Illinois (2), Kansas (4), Kentucky, Maine, Michigan (2), Montana, New Brunswick, Ohio (3), Oklahoma (2), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia (3).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Limestone.
Communities near Limestone ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Limestone.
- Olean
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olean
- Olean is located in Cattaraugus County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,371 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olean <5>
- Bradford
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
- Bradford is located in McKean County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,146 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bradford <5>
- Salamanca
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salamanca have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salamanca
- Salamanca is located in Cattaraugus County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,377 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salamanca <5>
- Allegany
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allegany have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allegany
- Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,685 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allegany <5>
- Smethport
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smethport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smethport
- Smethport is located in McKean County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,518 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smethport <5>
- Little Valley
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Valley
- Little Valley is located in Cattaraugus County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Valley <5>
- Portville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portville
- Portville is located in Cattaraugus County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 941 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Portville <5>
- Eldred
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldred
- Eldred is located in McKean County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 754 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldred <5>
- East Randolph
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Randolph have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Randolph
- East Randolph is located in Cattaraugus County
- Estimated population in 2012: 615 people
- Lewis Run
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis Run have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis Run
- Lewis Run is located in McKean County (PA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 564 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewis Run <5>
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 Limestone. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Limestone.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Limestone. 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 Limestone.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Limestone. See our Newspapers Page for Limestone.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Limestone ...
Looking for more information about Limestone? 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 Limestone, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Limestone.
Adding Limestone to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Limestone 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 we've found for Limestone was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Limestone on a map titled Rand McNally Map of New York (1897).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Limestone.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Limestone. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cattaraugus County: www.co.cattaraugus.ny.us/
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 Cattaraugus, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Limestone. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Limestone - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 village (such as Limestone). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Limestone or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |