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Schoharie County, NY

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Just across the Catskills from the Hudson River Valley, and just south of the Mohawk River Valley, lies Schoharie County. Its quiet, natural beauty is waiting to welcome you, just as it has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years.

Located in the heart of Leatherstocking country, Schoharie is made up of 16 Townships - each with a postcard perfect beauty.

Schoharie County is known for its variety of fresh farm produce stands. Other retail services are located throughout the area, but are concentrated in Cobleskill, Middleburgh and Schoharie. Three major and numerous smaller grocery stores are within easy access of all Schoharie communities. Numerous antique and gift stores contribute to Schoharie’s shopping opportunities.

Recreational Opportunities - (Schoharie) - Cobleskill Fair Grounds (Sunshine Fair, horse shows, festivals) - Old Stone Fort Museum (Revolutionary War) - Blenheim Gilboa Power Project Visitors Center - George Landis Arboretum - Depot Lane (railroad museum) - Cobleskill Country Club (golf) - Jefferson Trout Farm (pay to fish) - Antique and Gift Shops - Scotch Valley Ski Area (downhill skiing, mountain biking) - Farm Stands (fresh produce and fruit) - Schoharie County Arts Council (exhibits, music, theater) - Two amateur theater groups - County-wide orchestra - Howe Caverns - Secret Caverns - Iroquois Indian Museum - Cavern Creek Grist Mill - Vroman’s Nose (hiking) - Palatine House (built in 1741) - Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir (fishing, boating) - Summit Lake (swimming, boating) - Eminence State Forest (snowmobiling, x-c skiing, riding, hiking) - Max Shaul State Park (camping) - Mine Kill State Park (swimming,) - Charlottesville State Forest - Fox Creek Nature Center & Trail

Schoharie County is centrally located in New York State and has easy access to The Catskill and Adirondack Parks, Berkshire and Green Mountains, as well as New York City, Montreal and Boston.

History of Schoharie County and Border Wars of New York
By Jeptha R. Simms.
Subtitled: Containing also a Sketch of the Causes Which led to the American Revolution and Interesting Memoranda of the Mohawk Valley. Together with much other historical and miscellaneous matter never before published. This highly readable and informative work covers the typical general history material, with much information on interaction with the Indians and the Revolutionary War, and many esoteric items as well. The following is a brief sampling of the contents: Origin and signification of Schoharie, Poverty of Schoharie Germans, Ancient apple trees, Groat family settle in the Mohawk Valley, Strength of the Vrooman family, Burning of the Gaspee, Indian treaty in Schoharie, A female spy and Maj. Tallmadge, Murder of Durham and his wife, An Indian attempts to surprise a sentinel at the Upper Schoharie Fort.
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The official Schoharie County government web site: There are 16 Towns and 6 Villages within this web site, each providing information and services that are important to you. The Citizen Guide will help you discover the information and services you need the most.

The primary industry of Schoharie County is agriculture. Farms are situated all over the county. At one time, there was a small-intensity factory in Cobleskill called Guilford Mills. At Guilford, textiles were made before its surprise closing in 2001. Over 700 residents lost their job, although two people were hired to mow the lawn in 2005.

There is a small but growing tourist industry regarding the county. Visitors come to visit Howe Caverns, Vroman's Nose, the Old Blenheim Bridge, and the Old Stone Fort. There has been a local movement of late to have residents shop locally. Source: Wikipedia