Pictorial History of Northampton/Fish House
Northampton was established in 1762 and was known by the name of Fish House. It acquired its name from Sir William Johnson, who had a fish camp in the area.
Northampton/Fish House is located on the eastern shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake. In the 1920's, it was decided to dam up the Sacandaga River in an effort to control flooding down state. In 1930, the Conklingville Dam was finished and the Sacandaga Valley was flooded to make the lake. Approxmately half of the town of Fish House was covered with water. There were twelve houses that were moved to higher ground and six houses were torn down. This website is dedicated to educating the public about the history of Fish House/Northampton and its people. WEBSITE UPDATED 12/31/2020
Northampton/Fish House is located on the eastern shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake. In the 1920's, it was decided to dam up the Sacandaga River in an effort to control flooding down state. In 1930, the Conklingville Dam was finished and the Sacandaga Valley was flooded to make the lake. Approxmately half of the town of Fish House was covered with water. There were twelve houses that were moved to higher ground and six houses were torn down. This website is dedicated to educating the public about the history of Fish House/Northampton and its people. WEBSITE UPDATED 12/31/2020
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Fish House Before 1920
The young girl is standing on what was called East Main Street. We now call it Old Fish House Road.
Behind her, from left to right is: Stead Farmhouse, Fish House Hotel, Smith Store
Two historical tours have been held in Fish House (2009 and 2012)
Each tour included a power point presentation.
You can see these two slide shows on this website.
The young girl is standing on what was called East Main Street. We now call it Old Fish House Road.
Behind her, from left to right is: Stead Farmhouse, Fish House Hotel, Smith Store
Two historical tours have been held in Fish House (2009 and 2012)
Each tour included a power point presentation.
You can see these two slide shows on this website.
This view is looking down East Main Street toward the village square. The Smith Store is seen on the right. The house on the left was the Sumner House. Both buildings were moved up to Route 110 in preparation of the lake.
More Links to Fish House History
Godfrey Shew Descendents: http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~godfreyshewfamily/genealogy/
Northampton Cemetery Records: http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/cem-ny-fulton- northampton-northampton.htm
Northampton's Community Page: http://fulton.nygenweb.net/towns/fulnnorthampton.html
Reservoir History: http://www.edinburgny.com/ReservoirHistory.html
Northville Library Geneology Page: http://northvillepubliclibrary.weebly.com/genealogy.html
Fish House Community Website: http://FHCC.weebly.com
Northampton Cemetery Records: http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/cem-ny-fulton- northampton-northampton.htm
Northampton's Community Page: http://fulton.nygenweb.net/towns/fulnnorthampton.html
Reservoir History: http://www.edinburgny.com/ReservoirHistory.html
Northville Library Geneology Page: http://northvillepubliclibrary.weebly.com/genealogy.html
Fish House Community Website: http://FHCC.weebly.com
Letter Boxing
If you are into letter boxing, there is a series of 8 Fish House letter boxes that you can find. Each box includes history of this small hamlet. You can find the clues to the 8 boxes by going to Atlas Quest. Type Fish House NY in the search box and then look through the list of letter boxes for the 8 Fish House History series. Along with learning some history, you will also be able to enjoy the beautiful Great Sacandaga Lake.
Website owner can be contacted at fishhouse1762@gmail.com
If you have any information or artifacts rearding Fish House history, please consider contacting me, Joanne B.
Please note, the photos on this website have been collected over the years, either by scanning old photos, taking photos of the old photos or newspapers, or finding them on websites. Each photo has a source listed, to the best of my memory. If you have any questions, please email me at the above email address.
If you have any information or artifacts rearding Fish House history, please consider contacting me, Joanne B.
Please note, the photos on this website have been collected over the years, either by scanning old photos, taking photos of the old photos or newspapers, or finding them on websites. Each photo has a source listed, to the best of my memory. If you have any questions, please email me at the above email address.
