Corinth, NY is located on the banks of the Hudson River in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The surrounding lakes, streams, and woodlands provide beauty at every turn.

The Iroquois Indians used the Corinth area for camping, hunting, and fishing. In the 1770s the Jessup Brothers (Edward & Ebenezer) became the first lumbermen in the area. Their logs were floated down the Hudson, Schroon, and Sacandaga Rivers and landed at the bend in the Hudson just above the falls at the present site of the Corinth Free Library. This earned the area the name of Jessup's Landing for many years. The area became known as Corinth in 1818 when the Town of Corinth was formed. The Village of Corinth was incorporated in 1886. The ready power supplied by the great falls at Corinth was a magnet for entrepreneurs. Several mills and factories used the falls for power in the early years of the town. 1869 saw the beginning of the paper industry in Corinth with the opening of the Hudson River Pulp and Paper Company. In 1898 this mill joined with several other mills to become the International Paper Company. The Hudson River Mill ceased operation in 2002 ending the era of papermaking in Corinth.

BOBBI RYAN, Library Volunteer

Many citizens work in smaller businesses in the community, while many others commute to jobs in nearby cities such as Glens Falls, Saratoga, and Lake George. Corinth has a lovely beach next to the library. A public walkway follows the Hudson River from the beach to Pagenstecher Park, which is located on the palisades just beneath the falls. The views along the walkway are stunning and afford ample opportunity to view wildlife such as Canada geese, muskrats, and many species of ducks.
Corinth Town Supervisor: Richard Lucia
Corinth Mayor: Brad Winslow