Croghan, New York
Village · Population 640 · #488 in New York
About Croghan
Croghan is a tiny community in northern New York counting 640 people who proudly call it home.
Croghan holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,488 residents per square mile.
📰 Croghan News Today
- Barbara Turck Obituary (1963 - 2026) - Croghan, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- House fire in Croghan Saturday morning calls eight departments WWNY · Aug 1
- Obituary for Howard A. Nortz isenekerfuneralhome.com · May 25
- Lansing K. Steiner Obituary Aug 11, 2026 Sundquist Funeral Home · Aug 11
- Paul H. Windover Obituary Jul 29, 2026 - Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Croghan Unique
- The only place in America named Croghan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Croghan
- The Brick Oven Inn — pizza
- Josh's Riverside — american
- Moving Mountains Cafe (café)
- Vinny's Pizzeria — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- American Maple Museum · Museum
- Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Depot & Railroad Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Croghan
- Balsam Creek State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Indian Pipe State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Croghan
- BEAVER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BEAVER RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
- BEAVER RIVER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)640
Rank in state#488 of 595
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates43.8943, -75.3915