About Carthage

Carthage, NY is a village in Jefferson County. Carthage is in northern New York and east of Watertown near the border of the United States and Canada.

Carthage was settled in 1798 and was originally known as Long Falls. The village then became incorporated in 1841 and was named after the Carthage in Tunisia. A series of fires have destroyed parts of the village throughout the years, but many historical places still stand. The First Baptist Church and Cook Memorial Building, State Street Historic District, and the United States Post Office are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Carthage is also one of only twelve villages in New York that still is incorporated under a charter while many villages have changed to the provisions of Village Law.

Carthage holds many great things. Stefano’s Pizzeria is a popular pizza joint and Bombay Duck Pickle Café has amazing homemade desserts. Many local shops also line the streets of Carthage. Carthage has its own hospital, the Carthage Area Hospital, giving easy access to quality health care. Carthage Park is a great space to enjoy the outdoors and get some fresh air. The Carthage Central School District services Carthage. Higher education can be obtained at Jefferson Community College and through various other colleges and universities in the northern and central New York area.

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