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Monticello is a village located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County, New York. The population was 6,512 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Sullivan County. The village was named after the residence of Thomas Jefferson, but is pronounced as "mon-tah-sell-oh".

The Village of Monticello is in the central part of the town, adjacent to New York Route 17. Monticello is the largest village in the county.

Monticello is located at 41.653529, -74.690454.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 10.5 km² (4.1 mi²), all land.

Interesting facts:
The town hosts the three leading Sullivan County radio stations. WSUL 98.3 FM, WVOS 1240 AM and Country 95.9 WVOS-FM.
The local bus station is served by Coach USA ShortLine, and the station acts as a hub for the entire area.
The village of Monticello is the county seat and thus it has the county's court house, jail, and the county's only Wal-Mart.
The village is also is the seat for the Town of Thompson.
Monticello is famous for its Monticello Raceway which attracted people from all over the northeast in its heydey. Now the Raceway has turned into a Racino, hosting electronic slot machines as well as horse racing. Just seven miles away from the Raceway is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, site of the 1969 Woodstock festival.

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