Johnstown, County seat in Fulton County, New York, United States.
Johnstown is a city in Fulton County, located in the Mohawk Valley region west of Albany. It sits near the Adirondack Mountains and contains a downtown with historic buildings mixed alongside shops and restaurants.
Sir William Johnson founded the settlement in 1762 and built Johnson Hall as his residence while working as a British colonial official. The city later grew as a center for leather production and glove manufacturing in the 19th century.
The city features numerous historic buildings, including the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which illustrates early American colonial architecture and governmental functions.
The downtown area is easy to walk through and offers restaurants, antique shops, and places to stay at different price levels. Visitors can explore the main attractions without needing to travel far between locations.
The city was a major glove-making center in the 19th century alongside the neighboring town of Gloversville. This industry shaped the town and its economy for generations.
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