Johnstown, County seat in Fulton County, New York, United States.
Johnstown stands at an elevation of 205 meters in the Mohawk Valley region, approximately 45 miles northwest of Albany near the Adirondack Mountains foothills.
Sir William Johnson established the settlement in 1762, constructing Johnson Hall as his residence while serving as Superintendent of Indian Affairs during colonial times.
The city features numerous historic buildings, including the Johnson Hall State Historic Site, which illustrates early American colonial architecture and governmental functions.
The downtown district contains various antique shops, local restaurants, and accommodation options, including the Microtel Inn and Union Hall Inn establishments.
Johnstown held significance in the leather industry, developing into a primary manufacturing center for gloves alongside neighboring Gloversville during the 19th century.
Location: Fulton County
Inception: 1758
Founders: Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet
Elevation above the sea: 205 m
Website: http://www.cityofjohnstown-ny.com/
Website: http://cityofjohnstown-ny.com
GPS coordinates: 43.00720,-74.37220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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