History of Binghamton
From the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna to Endicott-Johnson, carousels, and a university city — sourced overview for visitors and locals.
Binghamton sits at the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna rivers in Broome County, New York. The Broome County Courthouse (Court Street) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Endicott-Johnson and the carousels
Shoe manufacturer George F. Johnson (Endicott-Johnson) donated six antique Allan Herschell carousels to Broome County parks between 1919 and 1934 and asked that rides remain free. The collection is documented by Broome County and the City of Binghamton; the carousels are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Culture notes
Television writer Rod Serling grew up in Binghamton; a memorial plaque is associated with Recreation Park. Binghamton University (SUNY) anchors education and research in the region. Double-A baseball's Rumble Ponies play at Mirabito Stadium.
For neighborhood flavor, see neighborhoods. For the annual food festival, see Spiedie Fest.