Otsego County, New York
All Saints Chapel and Morris Family Burial Ground
Baker Octagon Barn
Bassett Family House
Beardslee Farm
Bresee Hall
Chapin Memorial Church
Cherry Valley Village Historic District
Church Street Historic District
Cooperstown Historic District
Cooperstown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Cornfield, The
East Main Street Historic District
East Springfield Union School
Fairchild Mansion
Ferris, Warren, House
Fly Creek Grange No. 844
Fly Creek Historic District
Fly Creek Methodist Church
Ford Block
Gilbertsville Historic District
Gilbertsville Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Gilbertsville Water Works
Glimmerglass Historic District
Hartwick Historic District
Hyde Hall
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge
Kenyon Residences
Lindesay Patent Rural Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Lunn-Musser Octagon Barn
Major's Inn and Gilbert Block
Mann, Andrew, Inn
Mathewson-Bice Farmhouse and Mathewson Family Cemetery
Middlefield District No. 1 School
Middlefield Hamlet Historic District
Morris Village Historic District
Morris-Lull Farm
Municipal Building
North, Benjamin D., House
Old Hartwick Village Cemetery
Old Post Office
Oneonta Armory
Oneonta Downtown Historic District
Oneonta Theatre
Otsdawa Baptist Church
Otsego County Courthouse
Roseboom Historic District
Rutherford House
South Worcester Historic District
Springfield Center Elementary School
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Complex
St. Stephen’s Chapel
Stonehouse Farm
Sunnyside
Swart-Wilcox House
Tepee, The
Tianderah
Tunnicliff-Jordan House
Twentieth Century Steam Riding Gallery No. 409
Unadilla Forks School
Unadilla Village Historic District
Unadilla Waterworks
US Post Office-Cooperstown
US Post Office-Richfield Springs
Vibber, Lemuel F., House
Walnut Street Historic District
West Burlington Memorial Church
West Main Street-West James Street Historic District
White House, The
Wilber, George I., House
Women's Community Club of South Valley
Worcester Historic District
Wright, Roswell, House
Zion Episcopal Church Complex and Harmony Cemetery
Abner Adams
Adam HelmerÂ’s Run
Authentic Oneonta Trolley Tracks
Baptist Church
Baptist Society
Blacksmith Shop
Brighton
Burlington Flats Honor Roll
Burlington Flats Honor Roll
Camp and Fort
Cardiff Giant
Cattown Road
Cherry Valley Massacre
Cherry Valley Museum
Cherry Valley Museum
Cherry Valley Museum
Civil War Monument
Civilian Conservation Corps
Clinton's Dam
Colliersville Dam
Colonel Alden Felled
Council Rock
Desert Storm Veterans Memorial
District No. 1 School - Middlefield
District School
Doubleday Field
Emancipation Day
First Church
First Presbyterian Church
Fork Factory
French War - 1757
Ganowauges
Garfield Farm
General Clinton's Dam
General James Clinton
George Croghan
Gilbertsville, NY
Hartwick Historic District
Hartwick Seminary
Hartwick War Memorial
Hyde Hall
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge
Hyde Hall Covered Bridge
Indian Grave
Jedediah Peck
John SleeperÂ’s Log House
John Tunnicliff Jr
Laurens, NY War Memorial
Lieutenant Wormuth Killed
Limestone Mansion
Marcus Wells
Michael L. Mayne
Middlefield Hamlet Historical District
Middlefield War Memorial
Mill & Water Power
Morris Village Historic District
Murphy Home
Natty Bumppo
Oldest Church
Otsego Hall
Pomeroy Place
Richfield Hotel
Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton
Seminary Church
Site of Herkimer Farm
Site of the First National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
Spring House
Sunken Island
Susan B. Anthony
Swart-Wilcox House
The Lost Peace
The Thomas R. Proctor Clock
The White House
Toll Gate
Town of Edmeston WWII Roll of Honor
Town of Maryland Civil War Memorial
Tunnicliff Inn
Upper Susquehanna
West Burlington NY Honor Roll
Westford Veterans Monument
William Hulbert
William Yates
Worcester
"Natty Bumpo"
In the late 18th century, European settlers began to establish permanent settlements in Otsego County. The most notable of these was the founding of the village of Cooperstown in 1786 by William Cooper, a prominent industrialist. Cooperstown quickly grew into a thriving community and became the county seat in 1791.
During the early 19th century, Otsego County experienced significant economic growth, largely due to the construction of the Erie Canal. The canal, completed in 1825, provided a vital transportation route for goods and people, linking Otsego County to the rest of New York State and the Midwest. This led to an expansion in agriculture, manufacturing, and trade within the county.
Throughout the 20th century, Otsego County continued to evolve and adapt to changing economic and social trends. The establishment of educational institutions, such as Hartwick College and the State University of New York at Oneonta, brought a renewed focus on education and academic research to the area. The county also became a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world to explore its natural beauty and historical attractions.
Today, Otsego County remains a vibrant community, blending its rich history with modern amenities and opportunities. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, renowned museums, and cultural events. The county's commitment to preserving its heritage is evident in the historic buildings, monuments, and museums that can still be found throughout the area. Otsego County continues to be a place where both residents and visitors can appreciate its past while looking towards a promising future.
Brief timeline of the history of Otsego County, New York:
- 1791 - Otsego County is established as one of the original counties in New York State.
- 1785 - The village of Otsego, later renamed Cooperstown, is founded by William Cooper.
- 1794 - Cooperstown becomes the county seat of Otsego County.
- 1825 - The Erie Canal is completed, providing a transportation route through the county.
- 1839 - The Farmers' Museum is established in Cooperstown to preserve and interpret rural artifacts.
- 1852 - The Brooklyn Academy of Music is established in Cooperstown.
- 1871 - The Fenimore Art Museum is founded in Cooperstown, showcasing American folk art and American Indian art.
- 1939 - The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opens in Cooperstown.
- 1950s - The construction of the I-88 highway improves transportation access to Otsego County.
- 2002 - The Cooperstown Dreams Park, a youth baseball facility, opens in Hartwick.
- 2018 - Cooperstown celebrates its 200th anniversary as a village.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Otsego County, New York.