Coordinates: 42°21′33″N 74°02′56″W / 42.35917°N 74.04889°W / 42.35917; -74.04889
| Freehold, New York | |
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| — Unincorporated Community — | |
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| Coordinates: 42°21′23″N 74°02′56″W / 42.35639°N 74.04889°W / 42.35639; -74.04889 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Greene County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.56 sq mi (42.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,463 |
| • Density | 88/sq mi (34/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 12431 (Greene) |
| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36039 |
| GNIS feature ID | 950661 |
Freehold is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Greenville in Greene County, New York, United States. It has the ZIP Code 12431, and its own fire district.
The hamlet is centered around the junction of NY 32 and Greene County Route 67. There are some buildings there, such as the firehouse and a general store. Although it is not in the Catskill Mountains, the range's northern Escarpment dominates the view south from Freehold.
Freehold Airport is located one mile northwest of the hamlet and is a major hub for gliders.
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