Fremont Center, NY

Fremont Center is a small town located in the town of Guilderland, New York. The population of Fremont Center was 2,912 at the 2010 census. Fremont Center is known for its antique shops and its proximity to Albany, the capital of New York.

The history of Fremont Center can be traced back to 1798 when a group of settlers from Connecticut arrived in the area. The town was first known as " New Hartford", but was later renamed after General James Wilkinson's hometown of Fremont, Ohio. In 1868, the railroad came to Fremont Center and it began to grow rapidly as a result. By 1900, the population had reached 1,500 and by 1920 it had reached 4,000. However, during the Great Depression many businesses closed down and by 1940 the population had fallen to 2,000. However, since then Fremont Center has experienced steady growth and today it has a population of 2,912 people.

Today there are several businesses located in Fremont Center that provide goods and services to residents and tourists alike. These businesses include an antique store called "The Antique Mall", a pet store called "Petland", a pizza restaurant called "Pizza Hut", a Chinese restaurant called "China King", a convenience store called "7-Eleven" and two gas stations - one owned by ExxonMobil Corporation and one owned by ConocoPhillips Corporation. Additionally there are several restaurants located in Fremont Center including an Italian restaurant called "Ristorante Il Fornaio" which is rated four stars on Yelp!, an American diner called "Denny's" which is also rated four stars on Yelp!, an Indian restaurant called "Tandoori Palace" which is rated three stars on Yelp! and a Mexican restaurant called "Los Pollos Hermanos" which is also rated three stars on Yelp!.

One important factor that contributes to the success of businesses in Fremont Center is its close proximity to Albany - which is only about 25 miles away - making it easy for residents and tourists to get access to all that this city has to offer. Additionally, because Fremont Center is located within easy reach of both I-87 (the main north/south highway through upstate New York) as well as I-90 (the main east/west highway through upstate New York), residents have access to major transportation routes whether they are traveling for business or pleasure.