We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around South Kortright. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for South Kortright.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of South Kortright. 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 South Kortright.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around South Kortright. See our Newspapers Page for South Kortright.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for South Kortright ...
Looking for more information about South Kortright? 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 South Kortright, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for South Kortright.
Adding South Kortright to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of South Kortright 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 South Kortright was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the South Kortright post office opened in 1823.
We also found South Kortright in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846).
If you're interested in how the shape of New York's counties, including Delaware, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around South Kortright - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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 South Kortright). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether South Kortright or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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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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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.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: