About Callicoon

Callicoon is a community steeped in history and rich in sightseeing opportunities. The area was first settled in the 1600s by Dutch hunters travelling west from the Hudson Valley. The area, which was abundant in wild turkeys, was named "Kollikoonkill," meaning "Wild Turkey Creek."

In the 1840s, the Erie Railroad opened up the area, laying tracks along the banks of the Delaware River to link the Great Lakes with the Eastern Seaboard. The tiny settlement of Callicoon burst to life.

With the railroad came tourism and development, but their were setbacks as well. In 1888,a devastating fire nearly wiped out the entire Main Street of Callicoon. Only a few buildings survived the fire, including the building that now houses the Callicoon Flea Market.

The community was resilient, however, and rebuilt the destroyed homes and buildings by year's end.

Through the 1950s, progress and growth were abundant. By the 1970s, a new era of tourism and second-home development had begun to revive the area's economy.

Artists and people skilled in crafts moved to the region.

Today, campers, canoers, river enthusiasts, visitors and new residents are drawn to the pristine beauty of Callicoon-on-the-Delaware, as they enjoy one of the last wilderness regions with a rich and colorful history - all within 2 hours of New York City!

Learn more about Callicoon by visiting the Web site of the Callicoon Business Association.

Come visit Callicoon!
We look forward to meeting you.

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