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Painted Post

New York, United States · North America

About Painted Post

Painted Post is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Corning, 30km from Watkins Glen State Park.

Painted Post is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 1,997, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Painted Post sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Painted Post to your route.

About Painted Post

Painted Post is a village in Steuben County, New York. The village is in the town of Erwin, west of the city of Corning. As of the 2020 census, Painted Post had a population of 1,768. The name comes from a Seneca carved post found by explorers at the junction of three local rivers. Corning-Painted Post Airport (7N1)

Read more is west of the village. The former town of Painted Post was in 1836 renamed the town of Corning.

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Where is Painted Post located?

Painted Post is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.1620 latitude, -77.0941 longitude.

What is the population of Painted Post?

Painted Post has a population of approximately 1,997 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,997
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.1620, -77.0941

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Painted Post

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Watkins Glen International

Historic road course in New York's Finger Lakes wine country that hosted the US Grand Prix for two decades; pair it with the gorge waterfalls of Watkins Glen State Park.

24 km · about 25 min drive

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Watkins Glen State Park

A stunning gorge trail passing through 200-foot cliffs and under 19 waterfalls in just two miles in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

30 km · about 35 min drive

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