Johnstown (town), New York facts for kids
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Town of Johnstown, New York
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 Johnstown (town), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.3 sq mi (184.7 km2) |
| • Land | 70.2 sq mi (181.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 7,098 |
| • Density | 101/sq mi (39.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12095
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-38792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979111 |
The Town of Johnstown is a community in Fulton County, New York, United States. It's located in the southern part of the county. In 2010, about 7,098 people lived here. The town was named after William Johnson, who owned land in the area. The Town of Johnstown shares borders with the City of Johnstown and the City of Gloversville.
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History of Johnstown
How Johnstown Began
The Town of Johnstown was started by William Johnson. He was a British military officer and government official. The area was once called "Kingsborough." Johnson named the settlement after his son, John Johnson. By 1762, he had built a large home there.
Johnstown During the American Revolution
In 1781, during the American Revolution, a battle took place in Johnstown. American forces, including local militia and their Oneida allies, won against British supporters (called Loyalists) and their Native allies. Because the Johnson family supported Britain, they lost all their land and property.
Forming the Town and Its Growth
The Town of Johnstown was officially created in 1793. It was formed from a larger area called Caughnawaga. Johnstown became the main center for Montgomery County, which was a very large county at the time. Over the years, parts of Johnstown were used to create new towns. These included Mohawk (in 1837), Bleecker (in 1831), and Caroga (in 1842). In 1772, William Johnson helped build a courthouse and a jail, which helped the area grow even more.
From Village to City
The main part of the town became a village in 1808. Later, in 1895, this village officially became the City of Johnstown.
Early Industries
Johnstown was known for its leather industry early on. People here were skilled at tanning leather. They also made many leather products, especially gloves.
Geography of Johnstown
Land and Water Areas
The Town of Johnstown covers a total area of about 184.7 square kilometers (about 71.3 square miles). Most of this is land, about 181.9 square kilometers (70.2 square miles). The rest, about 2.8 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is water.
Location and Borders
The southern border of the town is also the border of Montgomery County.
Main Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through Johnstown. New York State Route 29, New York State Route 29A, and New York State Route 67 are highways that go from east to west. New York State Route 30A goes from north to south. It crosses NY-29A in the eastern part of town. NY-30A also meets NY-29 in the City of Johnstown. New York State Route 309 is located north of Gloversville.
Population of Johnstown
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, the Town of Johnstown had a population of 7,098 people. The population density was about 39 people per square kilometer (101 people per square mile).
Who Lives in Johnstown?
In 2000, there were 7,166 people living in the town. Most residents were White (about 92.4%). There were also African American (4.6%), Asian (0.7%), and Native American (0.04%) residents. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 2.93 people. About 31.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The median age of people in the town was 40 years old. About 21.0% of the population was under 18. About 16.6% were 65 years or older.
Communities and Places in Johnstown
Here are some of the smaller communities and important locations you can find in the Town of Johnstown:
- Albany Bush – An older area near the City of Johnstown.
- Berkshire – A place east of Gloversville, located on NY-29A.
- Cork – A location near the western edge of the town on NY-29.
- Dennies Crossing – A small community (called a hamlet) northeast of Gloversville on NY-30A.
- Eppie Corners – A place near the western town line on NY-67.
- Fulton County Airport (NY0) – An airport for general aviation, located southeast of the City of Johnstown.
- Hale Mills – A hamlet east of Johnstown on NY-29.
- Kecks Center – A hamlet west of Johnstown on NY-67.
- Kingsboro – A place that is partly in northern Gloversville and partly in the town.
- Meco – A hamlet north of Johnstown and west of Gloversville, where County Roads 101 and 122 meet.
- Pleasant Square – A hamlet directly north of Gloversville, mainly around Phelps Street.
- Progress – A hamlet east of Gloversville, right on the eastern town line. The historic Log Cabin Church is located here.
- Sammonsville – A hamlet near the southern town line on NY-334.
- Smiths Corners – A place northwest of Gloversville, near West Bush.
- Tryon Girls Secure Facility – A state facility for girls.
- West Bush – A hamlet northwest of Gloversville.
Images for kids
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Log Cabin Church.jpg
The historic Log Cabin Church in Progress.
See also
In Spanish: Johnstown (pueblo) para niños
