Coxsackie New York Map

About Coxsackie, New York

Coxsackie is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,888. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Coxsackie is located at 42.3509°N, 73.8029°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12051.

Coxsackie rests along the western bank of the Hudson River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, a tapestry of fields and wooded bluffs. It lies 21.0 miles south of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 187°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-east of Catskill. The air here often carries the faint, briny scent of the river, mingling with the earthy fragrance of fertile soil. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, provide a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc across the sky. The river itself, a broad, grey-blue ribbon, is the dominant feature, its currents shaping the very character of the landscape, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. The houses, many of them sturdy brick or clapboard structures, seem to have grown organically from the earth, their rooftops peeking out from behind mature trees, a quiet testament to their enduring presence. The history of Coxsackie is deeply intertwined with the Hudson River, a vital artery for commerce and connection since its earliest days. The fertile land, perfect for agriculture, drew settlers who cultivated crops that fed burgeoning cities downstream. The river’s bounty also supported a robust fishing industry, a livelihood that has sustained families for generations. Later, the railroad arrived, bringing new industries and a different rhythm to the town, though the deep connection to the river never truly faded. Today, Coxsackie retains a palpable sense of its past, evident in the well-preserved architecture of its historic district and the enduring traditions of its residents. The quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the gentle lapping of water against the shore, speaks of a place that has found a steady, unhurried equilibrium between the demands of the present and the echoes of its storied beginnings.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coxsackie, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Coxsackie and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Coxsackie includes the ZIP code (12051), telephone area code (518), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment (Coxsackie-Athens Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coxsackie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.