Johnsburg is a town in the northwestern corner of Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 2,143 at the 2020 census. The town is named after John Thurman, an early settler and founder. Johnsburg is the largest town in Warren County by area.
History
The town was first settled around 1788. The town of Johnsburg was formed (as the town of "Johnsburgh") from the town of Thurman in 1805.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (1.20%) is water.
The northern and western town lines are the border of Hamilton County. The eastern town line is marked by the Hudson River.
Demographics
As of the census
Jeanne Robert Foster, the poet, model, war correspondent and editor grew up in Johnsburg.
Eben Rexford, the writer and song writer, grew up in Johnsburg
References
External links
- Links to Johnsburg, NY
- Johnsburg town library