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Schoharie County, NY
Schoharie County map from NY State
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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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Schoharie
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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
- NYS Office of Parks
- Armlin Hill State Forest
- Bates State Forest
- Blenheim Hill State Forest
- Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest
- Clapper Hollow State Forest
- Cotton Hill State Forest
- Dutch Settlement State Forest
- Dutton Ridge State Forest
- Franklinton Vlaie Wildlife Management Area
- Gates Hill State Forest
- High Knob State Forest
- Honey Hill State Forest
- Keyserkill State Forest
- Leonard Hill State Forest
- Lutheranville State Forest
- Mallet Pond State Forest
- Max V. Shaul State Park*
- Mine Kill State Park*
- Patria State Forest
- Petersburg State Forest
- Rensselaerville State Forest
- Scott Patent State Forest
- South Mountain State Forest
- Stone Store State Forest
All facilities denoted with an * are managed by NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP).
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