Latham is a hamlet and census-designated place[1] in Albany County, New York, United States.

[6] The Old Loudon Road was built in 1755 during the French and Indian War to bring troops and provisions from Albany to the areas of Lake George and Ticonderoga.

The northern border is the Crescent Bridge crossing the Mohawk River into Halfmoon in Saratoga County.

The area normally referred to as "Latham" extends well beyond the hamlet itself, as the name is also used for the post office of the 12110 ZIP Code.

Latham's terrain is mostly a hilly mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, with some ponds, creeks and swamps, including several protected water courses and New York State Wetlands.