Hamilton County remained a wilderness long after New York State had divided into counties.  It was formed from Montgomery County on February 12, 1816 as a provisional county.  Around 1840 it became an independent organization with the county seat at Sageville, the present Lake Pleasant.


It is located in the north-central portion of the state and contains approximately 1,806 square miles of beautiful mountainous terrain with many lakes, rivers and streams.  It is New York State’s third largest county, the least populated and located entirely within the Adirondack Park.


The county has nine towns and one incorporated village. Speculator, incorporated in 1925, is situated within the Town of Lake Pleasant.


Tourism is the most important industry and the whole area is a favorite spot for vacationers and sportsmen.

 




POPULATION 2000 CENSUS

HAMILTON COUNTY

Population 5,379


Town of Arietta                293

Town of Benson              201

Town of Hope                  392

Town of Indian Lake      1471

Town of Inlet                    406

Town of Lake Pleasant    876

Town of Long Lake          852

Town of Morehouse        151

Town of Wells                 737

Village of Speculator       348



This Directory has been compiled carefully from the best available sources of information and is believed to be correct at the date of publication.  It is subject, however, to the changes, which occur from time to time through death, resignation, or removal and the election or appointment to fill such vacancies.


                                                               Laura A. Abrams

Clerk Board of Supervisors

(518) 548-6651



Information compiled – January 2009




         

COUNTY  ZIP CODES


Amsterdam  ………………………….. 12010


Blue Mountain Lake   ………………  12812


Cold Brook   …………………………  13324


Eagle Bay ……………………………   13331


Gloversville  ………………………..    12078


Hoffmeister  ………………………..    13353


Indian Lake   ………………………      12842


Inlet      ……………………………..      13360


Johnstown      …………………….      12095


Lake Pleasant     …………………       12108


Long Lake  ………………………..      12847


Northville      ……………………….     12134


Piseco     ……………………………     12139


Raquette Lake     …………………      13436


Sabael      …………………………….   12864


Speculator   ………………………       12164


Wells   ………………………………     12190


HAMILTON COUNTY  NEW YORK


      2009 Directory


COUNTY  SEAT

P.O. Box 205

South Shore Road

Lake Pleasant, NY 12108