*OFFICIAL FB PAGE FOR THE CITY OF JOHNSTOWN*
We're more than just a city.... we're a community of neighbors.
Johnstown is a city and the county seat of Fulton County in the U.S. State of New York. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 8,743.
The city, originally John's Town, was founded in 1760 by Sir William Johnson, a Baronet who named it after his son John Johnson. While the City was officially incorporated in 1895, the area was originally founded almost 250 years ago. During these past 250 years, the City has been called home to many individuals and businesses.
From the Comprehensive Plan:
It is the vision of this Comprehensive Plan to preserve many of the qualities and attributes that have allowed this community to persevere for so many years. The City of Johnstown represents everything that is good about small town America. Twenty (20) years from now, it is hoped that the attributes that brought success to this community to date will continue to exist and serve as the cornerstone of an exciting area to live and do business.
