Johnson City, Village in Broome County, United States.
Johnson City is a village in Broome County located along the north bank of the Susquehanna River, with residential neighborhoods and commercial areas spread throughout. The community occupies several square miles and forms a distinct settlement in the region.
The village was first established in 1892 as Lestershire and received its current name in 1916 to honor George F. Johnson of the Endicott Johnson Corporation. The name change marked a shift in local identity and the community's place in the region.
The Your Home Library has shaped community life since its establishment and shows how important shared knowledge is to residents. It remains a gathering place and learning resource for people throughout the village.
The village is walkable with schools serving local students and meeting family needs throughout the year. Visitors can explore various neighborhoods and discover local facilities that shape daily life in the community.
A wooden carousel from the 1920s with 72 restored horses stands in CFJ Park and is one of six donated by the Johnson family to the community. The carousel represents a rare example of recreational gifts given to the village from that era.
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