Clayton, Village, NY
About
Clayton is a village in the Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York.
It sits on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River, facing Grindstone Island. Its citizens voted to incorporate it as a village in 1872, and it was once called French Creek and Cornelia. The railroad arrived in 1873. Clayton is home to the Antique Boat Museum and the Clayton Opera House.
Facts
| Location | Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Nearest places | French Creek Bay, 853 m (0.53 mi) west Washington Island, 932 m (0.58 mi) northeast Governors Island, 1.3 km (0.8 mi) northwest |
| Nearest town | Frontenac, NY, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northeast |
| Coordinates | 44.23950, -76.08578 |
| Official name record | GNIS 946809 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Wikipedia: Clayton (village), New York