Explore Schoharie County, NY

Schoharie County Quick Facts

Founded in 1795
County seat: Schoharie
Largest city: Cobleskill

Area

  • Total 626 sq mi (1,620 km2)
  • Land 622 sq mi (1,610 km2)
  • Water 4.5 sq mi (12 km2)  0.7%

Population as of the 2020 census was 29,714.

Schoharie County Events

Upcoming Events

Homeschool Hangout at Schoharie LibraryImage by Schoharie Library
Homeschool Hangout at Schoharie LibraryImage by Schoharie Library
HACCP Food Safety Certification
12 Feb 26
Cobleskill
Monthly Think and SipImage provided by Sunken City Cidery
20 Feb 26
Gilboa
Homeschool Hangout at Schoharie LibraryImage by Schoharie Library
Free Basic Beekeeping CourseImage provided by SUNY IRV
28 Feb 26
Cobleskill
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Schoharie County Updates

Schoharie County

Farms and Businesses

Schoharie County is a proud rural community nestled in the Mohawk Valley offering bucolic scenery, peaceful living and a high quality of life. With a  long history of agricultural production and essential community services, Schoharie County is a wonderful tourism destination and enjoy the beauty of the Mohawk Valley.

The Schoharie Valley farm stands and retail shops throughout the entire County offer stunning vistas and a wide variety of locally made products, fresh meats and produce. Schoharie County boasts several attractions including Howe Caverns, Secret Caverns, Vroman’s Nose hiking trail, Dr. Best House & Medical Museum, Iroquois Indian Museum, Landis Arboretum, and the Gilboa Museum, which features Devonian period fossils and historic artifacts.