Malone, New York
Malone is a village of 5,429 people in Franklin County, New York, founded in 1802.
Why visit Malone
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include The Pinnacle, Anselm Lincoln House, Horton Gristmill and Memorial Athletic Field.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 98 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Malone
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About Malone
Malone is a village in and the county seat of Franklin County, New York, United States. Its population was 5,911 at the 2010 census. The village is in the town of Malone. It is home to a campus of North Country Community College.
From the Wikipedia article Malone, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Anselm Lincoln House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home located at Malone in Franklin County, New York
Horton Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic grist mill in Malone, New York, United States
Malone Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Armory in New York, United States of America
Malone Freight Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Malone, the United States of America
Paddock Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Malone, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
234 West Main Street, Malone
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-18:00
History
The community was first settled around 1802. During the War of 1812, the village was sacked by British troops making incursions from what would become Canada.
Malone was incorporated as a village in 1853 when it reached a population of 2,039. It served as a staging point for one arm of the 1866 and 1870 Fenian raids of Canada, which took place at many points along the Canada–United States border. The Fenian Brotherhood (Fenians) attempted to capture Canada to end British rule of Ireland.
Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the book Farmer Boy about Almanzo Wilder, who attended Franklin Academy here. The school is now the site of the Malone Middle School, and the Wilder Homestead is a historical site that lies about 5 miles (8 km) east of the village of Malone in the town of Burke. The First Congregational Church, likely the one mentioned in Farmer Boy, was the first Christian congregation founded and the first church building built in Franklin County. There is anecdotal evidence that the second church building (1852–1883) was one of the final stops in the Underground Railroad. A tunnel for the persons seeking freedom can still be found in the church's basement.
From the History section of Malone, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Map of Malone
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 6°F | 2.4 in | 22.7 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 7°F | 2.0 in | 20.2 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 17°F | 2.4 in | 17.0 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 31°F | 3.3 in | 7.1 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 48°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 15°F | 2.7 in | 20.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Malone Hcn (1 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Massena International Airport (MSS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Akwesasne 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Dannemora 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Massena 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Norfolk 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Norwood 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Morrisonville 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Plattsburgh West 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Plattsburgh 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Placid 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Peru 42 mi southeast, 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
- Malone NY, P199, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- Malone Armory Nov 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Malone Armory Nov 10 (cropped), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- First Congregational Church Malone NY Nov 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- US Post Office-Malone NY Nov 10, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- St. André Bessette Catholic Church Malone NY 01, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Malone, New York, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- First Congregational Church Malone NY 02, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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