Petrolia, New York

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Petrolia, New York
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Petrolia
Location in the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°05′22″N78°01′06″W / 42.08944°N 78.01833°W / 42.08944; -78.01833 Coordinates: 42°05′22″N78°01′06″W / 42.08944°N 78.01833°W / 42.08944; -78.01833
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyAllegany

Petrolia (also Petrola,Petrolla) is a hamlet in the town of Scio in Allegany County, New York, United States. [1]

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References

  1. "Petrolia, New York". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.