Arietta (hamlet), New York

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Arietta, New York
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Arietta, New York
Coordinates: 43°14′46″N74°31′04″W / 43.24611°N 74.51778°W / 43.24611; -74.51778
Country United States
State New York
County Hamilton
Elevation
1,693 [1]  ft (516 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code 518

Arietta is a hamlet located in the Town of Arietta in Hamilton County, New York, United States.

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References

  1. "Arietta". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved December 18, 2017.