History:
The Town and Village of Malone, New York is rich in history dating back to the town's inception on March 2, 1805. The Village of Malone wasn't incorporated until 1853, when it boasted of having a population of 2,039. Originally, the Town of Malone had a land area of more than three-quarters of a million acres, however presently the same land area is divided into all of Franklin County's nineteen townships. Each of these townships, excluding Bellmont, Burke, Chateaugay and Franklin, were formed directly or indirectly from Malone.

The first settlers in Malone arriving in the area were John and Nathan Wood, in 1802. Other settlers followed, many from the State of Vermont. Malone boasted of many early industries including saw mills, tanneries and carding mills. Malone also had one of the regions few operating iron mines in 1815.

When Franklin County was established in March of 1808, from Clinton County, Malone became the County Seat. As County Seat a combined court house and jail were built two years later. This building also provided a place for the community to worship until churches could be constructed.