Prattsburgh, New York, in northern Steuben County, was originally formed from the Town of Pulteney in 1813. Prattsburgh is named in honor of an early settler Joel Pratt, who arrived in the area in 1799. From one lone settler, Prattsburgh has grown to a town of 2,064 in 2000 (U.S. Census Bureau). The Prattsburgh Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Prattsburgh's past from the earliest days.

Prattsburgh, NY is surrounded by other small communities; Prattsburgh is within only three miles of Italy, Wheeler, Naples, Pulteney, Cohocton, and Avoca. A trip to the Steuben County Courts in Bath is a bit farther. Bath is 13 miles south of Prattsburgh. The County Courts are located at 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, New York. Courts at this location include County Court, Family Court and the Supreme Court Appellate Division.

The County Court is authorized to hear all crimes and violations of law committed within the county, although many of the minor crimes are handled by the local justice courts. Supreme Court cases are heard by Supreme Court justices elected from the Seventh Judicial District, of which Steuben County is a part. Prattsburgh Town Court is held at 19 North Main St, Prattsburgh, NY.

In New York, the typical personal injury case is handled in Civil Court. Lawsuits seeking money damages of more than $25,000 are handled by the Supreme Court. Lawsuits seeking money damages up to $25,000 are handled in County Court. Small Claims (money damages up to $3,000) are handled in village and town courts. NY Court Help can help determine which courts handle specific civil legal problems.

The closest hospitals for Prattsburgh, New York residents include the Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath, St James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, Finger Lakes Health in Geneva, Clifton Springs Hospital in Clifton Springs, and Noyes Memorial Hospital in Syracuse.

New York State Route 53 is an important north-south highway in the town. There are numerous attractions scattered throughout Steuben County, including the Corning Museum of Glass, the Gaffer District including Historic Market Street, Rockwell Museum of Western Art, are located in Corning, a town known for having a vibrant art community. Watkins Glen State Park in nearby Schuyler County and many small parks in Prattsburgh provide outdoor recreation year-round.

The Prattsburgh Central School District is consistently ranked as one of the top school districts in the United States by US News and World Report. Nearby higher education includes Corning Community College, in downtown Corning. The college is a part of the State University of New York.

Perhaps Prattsburgh, New York's greatest asset is the town's scenic location. Surrounded by hills, forests, streams and creeks, Prattsburgh has its own unique charm and personality, offering residents an idyllic small town lifestyle with all the modern amenities of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Western New York State.