History of Johnsonville, New York, USA

1854 - Johnsonville
Johnsonville, a post-office of Rensselaer co., New York.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Johnsonville
Johnsonville, a post-village of Rensselaer co., N.Y., in Pittstown township, on the Hoosic River, and on the Troy & Boston Railroad, at the junction of the Greenwich & Johnsonville Railroad, 16 miles N.N.E. of Troy. It has 2 churches and a manufactory of edge-tools.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Johnsonville, a post-village of Rensselaer co., N.Y., on the Hoosic River and on the Boston and Maine and other railroads, 16 1/ 2 miles NNE. of Troy. Pop. about 550. It has manufactures of bobbins and leather-board.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of things to do and places to visit in and around Johnsonville:
Grafton Lakes State Park: This beautiful state park is just a short drive from Johnsonville and offers a wide range of outdoor activities. You can go swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, or even camping in this scenic park. The park is especially stunning during the fall when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and orange.

Cherry Plain State Park: Another nearby state park, Cherry Plain, is a great place for hiking and picnicking. It also has a sandy beach on Black River Pond, making it a nice spot for a relaxing swim on a hot summer day.

Hiking Trails: Johnsonville and the surrounding area have some lovely hiking trails. Consider exploring the Taconic Crest Trail, a long-distance trail that offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. It's perfect for both short hikes and longer backpacking trips.

Schaghticoke Fair: If you're visiting Johnsonville in late summer, don't miss the Schaghticoke Fair, which typically takes place over Labor Day weekend. It's... Read MORE...