Why visit Latham
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 112th Street Bridge, Collar City Bridge, Burden Ironworks Office Building and Cannon Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Latham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Latham
Latham is a hamlet and census-designated place in Albany County, New York, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 9 in the town of Colonie, a dense suburb north of Albany. In addition, Interstate 87 and NY Route 7 also run through the town itself. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,680.
From the Wikipedia article Latham, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
112th Street Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge that carries New York State Route 470 across the Hudson River in New York
Collar City Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Troy New York, United States of America
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
School · 3.8 mi
Private research university in Troy, New York
Thaddeus Kosciusko Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge between Albany and Saratoga counties, New York
Museums and landmarks74
Burden Ironworks Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Cannon Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Hotel in Troy, New York, USA
Central Troy Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Troy, New York, United States
Cohoes Music Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Performance venue in Cohoes, New York, United States
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Freight House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Railway station in Cohoes, New York, United States
Downtown Cohoes Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Ebenezer Hills, Jr., Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Esek Bussey Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Fire station in New York, United States of America
Fire Alarm, Telegraph and Police Signaling Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Fire station in New York, United States of America
Fonda House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Frederick Cramer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
George H. Lawton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Colonie, New York, listed on the NRHP in Albany County, New York
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Restaurants and cafes83
Celadon Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 0.9 mi
860 Loudon Road, Latham
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-22:00; Sa...
Midpoint Artisan Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.2 mi
594 Loudon Road, Latham
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Taichi Bubble Tea - Latham
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 0.8 mi
800 Loudon Road
Fr-Sa 23:00-22:00; Su-Th 23:00-21:00
Tex's Chicken and Burgers
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken · 0.7 mi
215 Troy Schenectady Road
Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr 10:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00
Don Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
697 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Tipsy Taco Cantina Latham
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
704 Loudon Road
Mo-Sa 11:30-10:00; Su 11:30-21:00
71 more on the map.
History
The area was known at different times in its history as Yearsley's (c. 1829), Van Vranken's (c. 1851), Town House Corners (c. 1860) and Latham's Corners, named after hotel owner William G. Latham. The "corner" referred to is now the intersection of Troy-Schenectady Road (NY Route 2) and Old Loudon Road.
Before European expansion to North America, Latham was occupied by Mohicans. The Old Loudon Road was built in 1755 during the French and Indian War to bring troops and provisions from Albany to the areas of Lake George and Ticonderoga. The Troy and Schenectady Turnpike was built in 1802 and intersected Old Loudon. An early first resident of this hamlet was Jonas Yearsley, 1785, who later built the first hotel close to this intersection. The hamlet was known first under the name of Yearsley's Corners and years afterward as Van Vrankens Corners in the 1850s. The name changed into Latham when William Latham became owner of the hotel. James, his son, continued to run the hotel until he died on August 14, 1933.
From the History section of Latham, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Albany Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
7 Rensselaer Avenue, Latham
Quality Inn & Suites Albany Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
611 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
Churches and places of worship24
Newtonville United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
568 New Loudon Road, Newtonville
Chapel + Cultural Center at Rensselaer
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Church of the Holy Cross
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Reformed Dutch Church of Rensselaer in Watervliet
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Greater Albany Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.9 mi
298 Saint Agnes Highway, Cohoes
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.3 mi
610 25th Street, Watervliet
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Healthcare6
Map of Latham
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 13.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany Ap Hcn 72518 (3 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
Albany County has had 18 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, 2 miles away.
- Siena College 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Loudonville 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Cohoes 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Albany 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- East Glenville 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Amsterdam 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Pittsfield 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- North Adams 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Gloversville 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Glens Falls 40 mi north, about 1 h 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 of St. Ambrose (Latham, New York), exterior, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NewtonvilleMethodistChurch, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WestHallRPIPano, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cannon Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cohoes Music Hall, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Cohoes, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haskell School (Troy, New York), Peter Flass, CC BY 4.0
- TroyPostOffice2, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Dickey House, Cohoes, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RiverStreetTroyNY, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Paul's Episcopal Church, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy NY Fall, BenFrantzDale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakwood Chapel Pano, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troy Public School 10 (formerly), UtsukushiHikariNY, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Troy Gas Light Company, Gasholder House, Jefferson Street & Fifth Avenue, Troy (Rensselaer County, New York), Not specified on LOC website, Public domain
- United Waste Manufacturing Company Building (view toward West), Kathryn M. Conway, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TroyPublicLibrary, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HarmonyMills HAER cropped, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- RPI Chapel East, OhKayeSierra, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TroySavingsBankMusicHallPanorama, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ilium Building, Troy, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gurley Building Wade, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Verdoy Schoolhouse Nov 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kate Mullany House oblique view, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church Troy NY Jan 11, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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