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Canaan is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census, [4] down from 1,710 at the 2010 census. [5] The town is in the northeastern part of the county.
About Canaan. Canaan has a population of less than 1,800 in an area of 36.7 square miles on New York’s border with Massachusetts in northern Columbia County, New York. The town of Canaan includes parts of East Chatham, the rest of which is in the town of Chatham.
Canaan, New York, was founded by setters from Canaan, Connecticut in 1759. The town was founded in 1772 as "Kings District". The name was changed to "Canaan" in 1788. One of the oldest sections of Canaan is Frisbie Street, settled in 1770 by Gideon Frisbie, who emigrated from Canaan, Connecticut.
Canaan has a population of less than 1,800 in an area of 36.7 square miles on New York’s border with Massachusetts in northern Columbia County, New York. The town of Canaan includes parts of East Chatham, the rest of which is in the town of Chatham. Click here for more information and links.
Canaan is a town in Columbia County, New York, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census, down from 1,710 at the 2010 census. The town is in the northeastern part of the county. Map.
Preserving the history of Canaan, N.Y. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Canaan, New York; and dedicated to keeping our town’s history alive through education and preservation.
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The Lace House, also known as the Uriah Edwards House, is located on state highway NY 22 in Canaan, New York, United States. It is a frame house built in the early 19th century. It was designed by the Fuller Brothers in a more formal version of the Federal style brought from New England by settlers from that region at the time of its construction.
