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Phoenicia is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 309 at the 2010 census.Phoenicia is located in the northeast part of Town of Shandaken, on Route 28. It is the largest community in the town. The village is located on Route 28, right at the junction with Route 214, and is next to Esopus Creek.HistoryThe railroad arrived at this community first, making it the first to develop the tourist industry which is still a major part of the local economy. Phoenicia is also the western terminus of the Catskill Mountain Railroad's tourist operations . Severe washouts west of Bridge Street prevent westward operations.Since 2010 the town has been home to the Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice every August.The Phoenicia Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.GeographyPhoenicia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5sqmi, all land.The community is located inside the Catskill Park.