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Welcome to Peterboro ...

Peterboro is located in Madison County<1>.

Peterboro is 1,290 feet [393 m] above sea level.<2>.

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

Peterboro is within the boundaries of the (315) area code.

The ZIP code for Peterboro: 13134<3>

Peterboro was established in 1795.

Communities near Peterboro ...

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

  • Manlius
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    • Manlius lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the west of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 31,593 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manlius have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • De Witt
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    • De Witt lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the west of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,962 people
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  • Sullivan
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    • Sullivan lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<4> to the northwest of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,080 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivan have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Oneida
  • Kirkland
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    • Kirkland lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the east of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,027 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Lenox
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    • Lenox lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the north of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,762 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lenox have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Vernon
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    • Vernon lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the northeast of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,256 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Pompey
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    • Pompey lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the west of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,285 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pompey have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Cazenovia
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    • Cazenovia lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the southwest of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,977 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cazenovia have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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  • Hamilton
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    • Hamilton lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the southeast of Peterboro.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,433 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton 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 Peterboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Peterboro.

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

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

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Peterboro ...

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

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

The official website for Madison County: www.madisoncounty.org/

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 Madison, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Peterboro - 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 Peterboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Peterboro 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Peterboro) 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 Peterboro. 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 PeterboroOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Peterboro. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.9672, Longitude: -75.6876    
<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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