July 24 - July 30
Type:
Jr. High and Sr. High
Availability:
Open
Campers Interested: 215 |
History of Johnstown:
The land that is now Johnstown was purchased by William Johnson as his own estate in 1753. He began clearing the land and brought in many tradesmen that could offer services to settlers passing through. By 1770, a steady influx of new inhabitants led the town to begin filling with town buildings, including Johnson Hall, a church, and grist mills. When Johnstown became the county seat in 1771, a courthouse and jail were constructed.
In the 1800s, Johnstown was a major center for tanning leather and by the 1900s was the glove-making capital of the world. The production of gloves brought in many other industries and offered a plethora of jobs to residents. Fulton County hit its high time during World War II, which demanded a large supply of military gloves.
Since World War II, the economy of Johnstown has declined. The production of gloves has largely been outsourced to other countries, where the cost of production is significantly lower. Few glove companies still exist in Johnstown, and the economy has suffered because of it.
Fun Facts About Johnstown:
Johnstown is #63 on the list of “Top 100 cities with the oldest houses” according to City-Data.
Johnstown began as an Indian resort known as Kalaneka in the 18th Century.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, president of the National Woman Suffrage Association for many years and associate to Susan B. Anthony, was born in Johnstown in 1815.
Gloversville and Johnstown became known as the "Glove Cities" during the early 1900's when the neighboring towns boasted over 200 glove manufacturers over a mere 5 mile radius.
Johnstown At A Glance:
- Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
- Population (2009): 8,464
- Land area: 4.86 sq. miles
- Elevation: 781 feet
- Median Household Income: $29,000
- Percent of people living below poverty level: 19%
Closest Airport:
Albany International Airport (ALB)
737 Albany Shaker Road
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 242-2299
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How far is Johnstown from...
Pittsburgh, PA...455 miles
Washington, DC...406 miles
Chicago, IL...776 miles
St. Louis, MO...986 miles
Atlanta, GA...1016 miles
Reach Headquarters in CO...1723 miles |
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Find out more:
http://www.city-data.com
http://www.cityofjohnstown-ny.com
http://www.c1ministry.com/
School Address:
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Knox Junior High School
400 S. Perry Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
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