Limestone is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States.

[3] The former village lies in the southern part of the town of Carrollton and is 6 miles (10 km) north of the city of Bradford, Pennsylvania.

The name is said to derive from the rapid deterioration of some excavated skeletons, which quickly became white dust upon exposure to air.

It was predicted that as a result of dissolution, both village and town residents would see their taxes decrease, by four and 46 percent respectively.

The village's incorporation was dissolved following the successful passage of a referendum on October 13, 2009; the dissolution took effect January 1, 2011.

[3] The hamlet is 2 miles (3 km) north of the state line of Pennsylvania.

Limestone is located on U.S. Route 219, and is on the east side of the Allegany State Park.