Surprise,_New_York

Surprise, New York

Surprise, New York

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Surprise is a populated place in Greene County, New York, United States.[1] In 2014, the population was 419.[2]

History

A post office called Surprise was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988.[3] Surprise has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Surprise, New York
  2. [2]
    "People in Surprise (zip 12176), New York". www.bestplaces.net. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
  3. [3]
    "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
  4. [4]
    Petras, Kathryn; Petras, Ross (18 December 2007). Unusually Stupid Americans: A Compendium of All-American Stupidity. Random House Publishing Group. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-307-41761-9.

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