Lisha Kill, New York
Lisha Kill, New York
Lisha's Kill | |
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| Etymology: from creek of same name and name of a local Native American who is buried along its banks | |
| Coordinates: 42°45′25″N 73°52′45″W / 42.75694°N 73.87917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Region | Capital District |
| County | Albany |
| Town | Colonie |
| Settled | 1790s |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 12304 (Schenectady) |
| Area code | 518 |
Lisha Kill is a hamlet in the town of Colonie, Albany County, New York, United States. Lisha Kill lies on New York Route 5 (Central Avenue) in the western section of the town. The hamlet received its name from the creek of the same name, Lisha Kill, kill being Dutch for creek or stream. The stream is also referred to as Lisha's Kill and received its name from a local legend about a Native American woman who is buried along its banks.