Johnstown, New York
A Beautiful Place to Live

Situated in the Mohawk Valley, “Gateway to the Adirondacks,” sits Johnstown, New York known as “The Colonial City.” Established in 1758, this city of 9,000 in Fulton County is located approximately 40 miles west of the state capital, Albany. It was founded by Sir William Johnson, a Baronet who named it after his son, John. Sir William came to New York from Ireland in 1732 to be the Superintendent of Indian Affairs and served as a Major General in the British forces during the French and Indian War. Rewarded for his service, Johnson received large tracts of land in what is now Hamilton and Fulton Counties, established Johnstown, and became one of New York’s most prosperous and influential citizens.

Molly Brant, born a Canajoharie Mohawk in 1736, played a major role as consort of Sir William Johnson in maintaining good relations with Native Americans in the Mohawk Valley region. Sir William died in 1774 before the American colonies declared their independence from Britain. The Battle of Johnstown on October 25, 1781 was one of the last battles of the American Revolution.

Historical markers dot the city, describing the people and events that took place here and shaped history. Everything that makes small towns great can be found in Johnstown: a friendly community of neighbors, good schools, volunteerism and sense of civic duty, holiday parades and summer band concerts, and outdoor activities all year long. Johnstown sits in the middle of 44 lakes and fall foliage heaven. Come for a visit. You just might find yourself deciding to stay for a lifetime.

Click here for downloadable Johnstown History Tour Map

For information about Fulton County for tourism or relocation, check out these links:

Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry http://www.fultoncountyny.org/

Fulton County Chamber’s Online Magazine Images of Fulton County
http://www.imagesfultoncounty.com/

Fulton County, NY Interactive Trip Planner
http://www.44lakes.com/



Elizabeth Cady Stanton Hometown Association
P.O. Box 753
Johnstown, NY 12095-0753
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