WELCOME TO
ARGYLE
Argyle, New York is the perfect combination of small-town and Adirondacks. Located near many of Washington County’s most popular attractions, this small town offers a peaceful experience with no shortage of things to do!
ABOUT ARGYLE
Discover the charm of Argyle, where quaint bed and breakfasts meet thriving local farms. Embrace a
wealth of outdoor possibilities in this town, whether on land or on the water. Come for the farms, stay for the hospitality – Argyle has something for everyone!
Argyle is best known for:
Argyle is best known for:
EXPLORE ARGYLE
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ARGYLE
1600s
Before it was the town of Argyle, the Mohicans and the Mohawk tribes used the land as hunting and fishing grounds, and for fur trading with the Dutch New Netherland Colony at Fort Orange (present-day Albany).
1700s
The first European settlers arrived from Argyllshire, Scotland. German, Irish, Dutch and Polish settlers were also attracted to the area. In 1786, Argyle was officially formed as a
town, named such to honor its founders’ native lands.
1900s
The Moses Kill provided
waterpower for mills in the village and later, running water for the residents. The library was built & expanded.
Today
Argyle is a melting pot and no longer a purely Scottish community. However, the agricultural aspect of the settler’s native home had some lasting influence, since modern-day Argyle is still fairly rural. Fun Fact: Until 2019, Argyle was one of New York’s few remaining “dry towns,” and the largest! Today the town is home to its first farm brewery: Scotlander Brewing Company.
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