Lakemont is a hamlet in the town of Starkey, Yates County, New York, United States. It is part of the Finger Lakes region. Lakemont is located several miles north of Glenora.[1] Patrick "Kettle" Johnson is buried in a cemetery near Lakemont. In 2023, a group of six men embarked on a journey of over six hours in duration to search for his remains and his alleged cache of Krugerrands. After a 4 day search which included the historic Watkins Glen Race Track, they were unsuccessful and returned home. His burial location is not specified. The ZIP Code for Lakemont is 14857.[2]
The American writer and composer Paul Bowles is buried there.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Paul Bowles' Obituary (Funeral)". PaulBowles.org; the Estate of Paul Bowles and Jane Bowles; et al. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
- ^ "Lakemont ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
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