Stillwater, New York
Stillwater is a village of 1,874 people in Saratoga County, New York, founded in 1816.
Why visit Stillwater
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Stillwater Bridge and Knickerbocker Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Stillwater
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About Stillwater
Stillwater is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,754 at the 2020 census. There is a hamlet in Minerva, Essex County with the same name, which has nothing to do with this village. The Village of Stillwater is in the southeastern part of the Town of Stillwater, north of the City of Mechanicville.
From the Wikipedia article Stillwater (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Stillwater Bridge
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge carrying Saratoga-Rensselaer County Roads 125
Museums and landmarks2
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Knickerbocker Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Fort Ingoldsby was constructed in 1709, on the orders of Peter Schuyler, to protect the site of the future village. The village was incorporated in 1816. Stillwater is the current historical site of "The Blockhouse", since it has been moved from Saratoga battle field. Stillwater has other sites, such as the Octagon house and the twin houses built in the late 19th century. Stillwater plays an important role in Caleb Carr's period murder mystery The Angel of Darkness, published in 1997.
From the History section of Stillwater (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Stillwater United Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater
Parish of All Saints on the Hudson (North Church)
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
School · 4.3 mi
25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville
Map of Stillwater
22 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 (11 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
Saratoga County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Saratoga Springs 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Schuylerville 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Greenwich 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- North Ballston Spa 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Cohoes 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Troy 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Latham 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Niskayuna 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- East Glenville 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Watervliet 16 mi south, about 25 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
- Blockhouse at Stillwater, New York (35215881913), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blockhouse at Stillwater, New York (35855120472), Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Saratoga, battle ground at Stillwater - Smillie and Hinshelwoo - (3989958007), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- Stillwater United Church Feb 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Knickerbocker Mansion, Schaghticoke New York, Peter Flass, CC BY 4.0
- Stillwater Bridge 2017, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plan of the encampment and position of the army under His Ex - (3990711344), New York Public Library, No restrictions
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