Hampton

EXPLORE HAMPTON

Hampton, New York is an outdoors-lover’s paradise! Located on the border between New York and Vermont, it’s an agricultural community home to rolling hills, beautiful lakes and ponds, and the must-see Carvers Falls gorge and waterfalls!

Between the ample farmland, orchards, and slate deposits, the town is dotted with charming, historic homes dating back centuries. It is also home to a chapel built in 1848 by William Miller, the founder of the Millerites, which began the Adventist Christian Movement. Ascension Rock and the chapel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The History of Hampton, NY

1700s

The first European settlers of Hampton are believed to have been from Massachusetts and Connecticut, well before the Revolution. The town was formed in 1786, but the area was part of a jurisdictional dispute between New York and Vermont that wasn’t settled until after 1790.

1800s

American farmer, Baptist preacher, and founder of the Millerites, William Miller spent most of his life in and around the Hampton area. After struggling with his faith for many years, Miller discovered what he believed to be the time of Christ’s Second Coming in Bible prophecy.

His teachings would give rise to the Adventist movement, including the Advent Christians (1860), the Seventh-day Adventists (1863), and more.

1800s

His teachings would give rise to the Adventist movement, including the Advent Christians (1860), the Seventh-day Adventists (1863), and more.

Today

Today, the town is made up of 4 smaller communities: the hamlet of Hampton, Hampton Corners, Hampton Flats, and Low Hampton.

Plan Your Trip to Hampton

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Slate Valley Rail Trail

Following the bed of a former D&H rail line the Slate Valley Rail Trail offers year-round recreation opportunities. Popular activities for trail users during the warmer, summer months include horseback riding, biking, jogging and walking, and then transition to snowshoeing and snowmobiling during the winter months. Trail users come from near and far to see the historic and inspiring views of the Slate Valley. This includes the vibrant foliage, rural nature, and glimpses of local farming culture. The trail showcases the area’s natural beauty with its miles of open fields, undisturbed forests. The trail passes through the Village of Granville's [...]

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Granville, New York, United States

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Carvers Fall Gorge and Waterfalls

Poultney River overlook and short 2 minute hike. Overlook ADA accessible

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1487 Carvers Falls Lane, Hampton, NY, USA, Hampton, New York, United States 12837

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Brookside Pub

Brookside Pub started with the ideas and passions for having a farm to table kitchen in our front yard but has grown into a local restaurant with the same ideals and values. The passion that we have to bring people together through elevated home cooking and locally sourced food is the driving force behind our restaurant. We aim to bring the farm to table lifestyle to our community. Brookside Pub is a casual dining experience with elevated dishes that have a Sunday family dinner flare. We offer traditional pub foods with a twist; A family style meal to share, countless [...]

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110 Campbell Lane, Hampton, NY, USA, Hampton, New York, United States 12837

Dining Hampton

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How to Get to Hampton

Hampton is located in the northeast corner of Washington County, along the banks of the Poultney River. It is bounded by Granville to the south, Whitehall to the west, and Vermont to the north and east.