ShokanNew York
Shokan is a hamlet located in the town of Olive in Ulster County, New York, United States, within the Catskill Park. The population was 1,075 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Shokan
Set in the central part of New York, Shokan is a small unincorporated community.
Shokan holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 3.89 square miles.
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What Makes Shokan Unique
- The only place in America named Shokan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Shokan
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shokan
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🏫 Schools in Shokan
- ONTEORA HIGH SCHOOL
- ONTEORA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- REGINALD BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.