Freehold New York Map

About Freehold, New York

Freehold is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Freehold is located at 42.3593°N, 74.0499°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12431.

Freehold unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the remnants of ancient glaciers still shape the contours of the land. It lies 24.9 miles south-south-west of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 196°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-west of Cairo. The air here, particularly on a late spring evening, carries a clean, crisp scent of damp earth and burgeoning foliage, a promise of the warmth to come. Farmsteads, many generations old, punctuate the verdant quilt of fields, their sturdy barns standing sentinel against the sky. The gentle undulation of the terrain invites a quiet contemplation, a sense of belonging to something enduring and rooted. Even the shadows that lengthen across the meadows in the late afternoon seem to possess a particular softness, a mellowing influence that settles over the countryside. The history of Freehold is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of its soil, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Generations of families have cultivated these lands, their lives a testament to the resilience and quiet pride of rural living. While farming remains a cornerstone, the character of Freehold also embraces a broader appreciation for artisanal crafts and local produce, with small businesses and farmers' markets offering a taste of the region's enduring spirit. The absence of grand monuments is, in itself, a notable characteristic; the true landmarks are the enduring relationships between the people and the land they steward, a quiet narrative of continuity and self-reliance.

About This Freehold Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freehold, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.35925, -74.049856. 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 Freehold and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Freehold includes the ZIP code (12431), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment. 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 Freehold is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.