Hoosick Falls, New York
Hoosick Falls is a village of 3,177 people in Rensselaer County, New York, founded in 1827.
Why visit Hoosick Falls
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Breese-Reynolds House, Delaney Hotel and Hoosick Falls Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Hoosick Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls is a village in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hoosick Falls had a population of 3,216. During its peak, in 1900, the village had a population of approximately 7,000.
From the Wikipedia article Hoosick Falls, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Breese-Reynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hoosick, New York
Delaney Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Hotel building in New York, United States of America
Estabrook Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Hoosick Falls Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Hoosick Falls, New York, United States
Hoosick Falls Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in the United States
Tibbits House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Post office in Hoosick Falls, New York
Hoosick Armory, Youth Center, and Community Coalition (HAYC3)
Monument and historic site
80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
History
Although this has been an issue of considerable debate, it's believed the first documented settlers came to Hoosick Falls, on the Hoosic River, around 1746. The French drove the settlers out in 1754 and most of the settlement was burned, but they returned and rebuilt after the French & Indian War ended. Hoosick Falls was incorporated as a village in 1827.
From the History section of Hoosick Falls, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Hoosick Falls
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 11°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 12°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 20°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 53°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buskirk (5 mi away), 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
Rensselaer County has had 20 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)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Cambridge 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Williamstown 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Greenwich 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Stillwater 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Schuylerville 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Troy 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- North Adams 20 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Cohoes 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Green Island 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Watervliet 22 mi southwest, about 35 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
- Downtown Hoosick Falls, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Meeting House in Hoosick Falls Marker, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grandma Moses Gravesite Hoosick Falls NY, Mark Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Mark's Episcopal Church, Hoosick Falls, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoosick Falls, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hoosick Falls Armory, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HoosickNY HoosacSchool TibbitsHouse2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delany hotel, John Archer, Public domain
- Estabrook Octagon House, Hoosick Falls, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HoosickNY BreeseReynoldsHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grandma Moses Grave, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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