Canajoharie, New York
Canajoharie is a village of 1,839 people in Montgomery County, New York.
Why visit Canajoharie
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Canajoharie Falls, Round Top, Bragdon-Lipe House and Canajoharie Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Canajoharie
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About Canajoharie
Canajoharie () is a village in the Town of Canajoharie in Montgomery County, New York, United States, south of the Mohawk River and Erie canal. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 2,080. The name is said to be a Mohawk language term meaning "the pot that washes itself," referring to the "Canajoharie Boiling Pot," a large fluvial pothole in the gorge of the Canajoharie Creek, which bisects the Village.
From the Wikipedia article Canajoharie (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Canajoharie Falls
Waterfall · 0.5 mi
Waterfall in the U.S. State of New York
Museums and landmarks14
Bragdon-Lipe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Canajoharie Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Canajoharie, New York
Frey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Montgomery County, New York
Jacob Nellis Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic farmhouse in Montgomery County, New York
Peter Ehle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Government building in Canajoharie, New York
Van Alstyne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Van Wie Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic farm near McKinley, New York, United States
Webster Wagner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Destroyed historic house in New York, United States
West Hill School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
School building in Canajoharie, United States of America
Palatine Bridge Freight House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes3
History
The current village is located east of the historic Canajoharie, and was originally home of the Mahican, an Algonquin tribe that migrated between 1500 and 1600. The Mahican later became known as the Mohawk. Canajoharie (Mohawk: Kana’tsioharé:ke) was one of two major towns of the Mohawk nation in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
The area was settled by Palatinate Germans in 1723 and called “Roof’s Village” . It was after the Revolutionary war that the area was renamed to Canajoharie, referring to a geological feature in the Canajoharie Creek.
The Mohawk Upper Castle Historic District in the former area contains the Upper Castle Church (1769) and archeological sites related to Mohawk and Iroquois history; it is a National Historic Landmark.
Palatine German settlers, Protestant refugees from religious wars in Europe, were allowed to establish a community in this area in the 1730s. They had earlier lived in work camps along the Hudson River in Dutchess County, to pay off their passage from England, which was paid by Queen Anne's government. Their community was called "Roofville" (according to anglicized spelling) after early inhabitant Johannes Rueff. The village was incorporated in 1829.
From the History section of Canajoharie (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Trinity Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Canajoharie Library And Art Gallery
Library · 0.6 mi
2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie
Healthcare1
Map of Canajoharie
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 13°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 22°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 29°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cherry Valley 2 Nne (10 mi away), rain and snow from Fort Plain 0.2 Se, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dolgeville Airport (1F6) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Gloversville 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Amsterdam 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Broadalbin 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Altamont 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Rotterdam 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- East Glenville 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Schenectady 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Niskayuna 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Utica 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Albany 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Church Street Canajoharie, Fwgoebel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Route 10 Canajoharie Switchback, Fwgoebel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office Mural, Canajoharie, NY, Photographer: Mr. Joshua Adam Thomas, Public domain
- Wintergreen Park - Canajoharie, New York 111508 239, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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