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Otsego County Quick Facts

Founded in 1791
County seat: Cooperstown
Largest city: Oneonta

Area

  • Total: 1,016 sq mi (2,630 km2)
  • Land: 1,002 sq mi (2,600 km2)
  • Water: 14 sq mi (40 km2)  1.4%

Population as of the 2020 census was 62,259.

Otsego County Events

Art in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Museum

Art in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Art Museum

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFenimore Art MuseumArt in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Museum

Art in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Art Museum

October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFenimore Art MuseumCooperstown Farmer's Market

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market

October 26 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pmPioneer AlleyPhoto courtesy of the Fenimore Art Museum

Fenimore Art Museum Offers Family-Friendly Program on Saturdays in October

October 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmFenimore Art MuseumCooperstown Farmer's Market

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market

October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmPioneer AlleyArt in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Museum

Art in the Dark Tours at the Fenimore Art Museum

October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFenimore Art Museum
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  • Ford Block Oneonta NY by Ruhrfisch
  • Otsego County Courthouse, 193 Main St. Cooperstown by Ser Amantio di Nicolao
  • Church in Cooperstown NY by Stilfehler
  • 1894 Inn at Cooperstown NY By Wknight94
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“With over 27,000 acres designated as historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places (and over 9,000 acres designated National Register-eligible) —more than any other county in New York State—Otsego County attracts history buffs and want-to-be time travelers of all ages.” – This is Cooperstown

Otsego County was one of three early counties split off from Montgomery (the other two being Herkimer and Tioga) after the American Revolutionary War. Otsego County was officially established on February 16, 1791, with Cooperstown as its county seat, although at the time the village of Cherry Valley was much larger. Wikipedia

Explore Otsego County

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  • Government

    The Board of Representatives primary role is to pass local laws or resolutions as provided for in County Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Visit the county’s “I want to…”  page for frequently asked questions regarding government services and agencies.

  • Colleges and adult higher education

    • SUNY Oneonta nurtures a community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially and live purposefully.
    • Hartwick College is an engaged community, integrates a liberal arts education with experiential learning to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, personal courage and an enduring passion for learning.
    • Otsego Area BOCES has solutions for you with an Adult Education Program that will set you on a path to a new career and a fresh start or help you build on what you may have already begun.

  • The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce

    The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a vibrant and active organization. We continually strive to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the business community as it grows and prospers.

  • Voting information

    The Otsego County Board of Elections page is the perfect starting point for Otsego County voters. Here you’ll have easy access to a number of links that guide you through voter registration, polling places, absentee voting, running for office, the Voter’s Bill of Rights, and so much more.

    Just looking for documents and forms? Go here.

    Take a look at a comprehensive NYS voting resource where you can find out who your elected officials are and even track legislation.

  • Otsego County Tourism

    Explore all of Otsego County’s towns and villages and journey to unique discoveries in Cooperstown and beyond.

    Insider Tip! The Cooperstown/Oneonta HUB app is a great source for all local information including Restaurant Menus, Transportation, Events, Shopping and more- Download the free app here. (cooperstownHUB.com)

Historic Otsego County

Visit Mohawk Valley Museums Otsego County Historic Locations

PHOTO GALLERY

Oneonta, NY, City Hall former Post Office by Kenneth C. Zirkel
Ford Block Oneonta NY by Ruhrfisch
Oneonta, NY, City Hall former Post Office by Kenneth C. Zirkel
Glimmerglass Opera by Burdettekevin
Ford Block Oneonta NY by Ruhrfisch
Church in Cooperstown NY by Stilfehler
1894 Inn at Cooperstown NY By Wknight94
60 Main Street By Beyond My Ken
Fenimore Art Museum By Beyond My Ken
Susquehanna River at source by Tripp155
Hyde Hall by Lorryh
Otsego County Courthouse, 193 Main St. Cooperstown by Ser Amantio di Nicolao
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