Mohawk, NY

Mohawk is a town in the Mohawk Valley of New York, United States. The population was 9,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Schenectady County metropolitan area.

Mohawk was first settled by Europeans in 1726 as part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The town became part of British America after the Treaty of Paris in 1783 and was renamed for Joseph Brant, a Mohawk chief who sided with the British during the American Revolution. In 1802, it became part of the newly formed United States after being purchased from the Indians by General James Wilkinson.

The economy has been based on agriculture and manufacturing since early days; however, Mohawk's most important industry has always been its location as a transportation hub for trade between Albany and points westward. Manufacturing now accounts for only about 10% of employment but includes such well-known companies as IBM and Honeywell International. Tourism is also an important component of Mohawk's economy with visitors drawn to attractions such as Fort Hunter Liggett National Monument and Historic District, which contains many buildings from before 1800; Stony Creek State Park with its trout fishing; and Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort which offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer.

Real estate has always been an important factor in Mohawk's economy; today it accounts for about one-third of total employment. Real estate development has taken many forms over time: small residential subdivisions built around schools or churches; larger tracts developed into commercial or industrial complexes; or entire neighborhoods transformed into high-density housing developments complete with shopping malls and recreation facilities. Today there are still opportunities to buy land in Mohawk if you are prepared to do some homework: there are plenty of undeveloped lots available if you know where to look, but also many older homes that have seen their value increase over time due to increased demand from families looking for quality housing at reasonable prices close to work or school