Johnstown, New York
Johnstown is a city of 8,111 people in Fulton County, New York, founded in 1758.
Why visit Johnstown
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Glove Theatre, Johnstown Movieplex, Knox Mansion and Benjamin Chamberlain House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Johnstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Johnstown
Johnstown is a city in and the county seat of Fulton County in the U.S. state of New York. The city was named after its colonial founder, Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Britain in the Province of New York and a major general during the Seven Years' War in North America. It is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Albany, about one-third of the way between Albany and the Finger Lakes region to the west, in the Mohawk Valley region, within the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
From the Wikipedia article Johnstown, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Glove Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Theater and movie theater in Gloversville, New York, United States
Museums and landmarks18
Knox Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
104 West Second Avenue, Johnstown
Benjamin Chamberlain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Caughnawaga Indian Village Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Archaeological site in New York, United States of America
Downtown Gloversville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Fulton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in New York, United States
Gloversville Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Armory in New York, United States of America
Gloversville Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Gloversville, New York, United States
Gustav Levor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Johnstown Colonial Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
Tryon County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic jail building in Johnstown, New York, USA
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Johnstown, New York
Walter Butler Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Fonda, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
U.S. National Historic Landmark in Johnstown, New York
Restaurants and cafes25
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
223 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Friendly's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
248 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Su-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Peaceful Valley Maple Farms
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
Fr 16:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-12:00; Su 07:00-13:00
Sam's Seafood & Steakhouse
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
281 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
13 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Super 8 by Wyndham Johnstown/Gloversville
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
301 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Microtel Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
136 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Churches and places of worship15
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine & Historic Site
Church · 4.1 mi
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
207 Glebe Street, Johnstown
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
325 South Comrie Avenue, Johnstown
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare5
Nathan Littauer Johnstown Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
434 South Kingsboro Avenue, Johnstown
Nathan Littauer Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
110 Decker Drive, Gloversville
Planned Parenthood
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
400 North Perry Street, Johnstown
Map of Johnstown
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 8°F | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 16°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 29°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 36°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gloversville 7Nw (Peck Lake) (8 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
Fulton County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dolgeville Airport (1F6) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Gloversville 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Mayfield 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Amsterdam 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Broadalbin 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Hagaman 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Canajoharie 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Fort Plain 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- St. Johnsville 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Mariaville Lake 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Northville 18 mi northeast, about 29 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
- South side of West Main Street Johnstown-05, N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- First United Methodist Church, Johnstown, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Johnstown Historical Society, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fulton County Office Building William Street entrance Johnstown, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U. S. Post Office, Johnstown, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Drumm House, Johnstown, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fulton County Courthouse, Johnstown, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnstown Colonial Cemetery tombstones 2, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Johnson Hall, Johnstown, NY, Mwanner at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knox Mansion from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloversville Free Library Aug 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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