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Town of Gouverneur, New York
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Gouverneur, a small town in Northern New York, is the gateway to St. Lawrence County. This historic community, founded in 1805, is nestled between the foothills of the majestic Adirondack Mountains and the bustling Thousands Islands of the St. Lawrence River. Gouverneur offers the comfort and safety of living in small-town America, knowing you are a short trip away from a wealth of options for work and play.
Twenty miles to the south is Fort Drum, home of the renowned 10th Mountain Infantry Division. Within 40 miles to our north are the academic communities of St. Lawrence University, Canton College, Potsdam College, Jefferson Community College and Clarkson University.
Gouverneur is centrally located amid a large contrast of recreational opportunities. Shopping, skiing, hiking, culture - it's all nearby! A day trip of an hour and a half will bring you to Lake Placid, home of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Travel an hour and a half south and you arrive at Pyramid Mall, soon to be the largest mall in the United States. Just an hour and half north is Ottawa, the cultural and political captial of Canada. The nearby Adirondack Mountains offer high peaks and forested meadows, crisp mountain lakes, hiking trails, down hill skiing and snowmobiling trails.
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- Town of Gouverneur
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- Gouverneur NY
- United States 13642
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- 315-287-2142
