Gloversville, New York

Gloversville is a city located in Fulton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,413.

History

The location became a settlement for Puritans from New England at the end of the 18th Century.

Related Topics:
Puritan - New England - 18th Century

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It earned its name for being the centre of the U.S. glove making industry for many years. The manufacture of gloves is still it's main industry.

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