Cobleskill (town), New York
Encyclopedia
Cobleskill is a town in Schoharie County
, New York
, USA. The population was 6,407 at the 2000 census. The town contains a village, also named Cobleskill
, as well as the State University of New York at Cobleskill
.
The town is in the northern part of the county and is southwest of Amsterdam
.
The town was founded at the same time as the county, 1795, but its boundaries were not established until 1801. There are more historical notes on the pages of Cobleskill (village), New York
, Schoharie County, New York
.
, along with a few Continentals, were having a meeting at George Warner
's house when the lookout spotted a party of Native Americans walking past. The soldiers pursued the Indians for a couple of miles when an army of 300-400 Indians, led by Joseph Brant
, opened fire on the rebels. Of the 40 or so rebels, only about 11 got away without any major injuries
, the town has a total area of 30.8 square miles (79.7 km²), of which, 30.6 square miles (79.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
Cobleskill Creek flows eastward through the town.
Interstate 88
passes across the town. New York State Route 145
is an east-west highway, which runs conjointly with New York State Route 10
near Cobleskill village. Both the Interstate and NY-10 follow a route similar to Cobleskill Creek.
Two underground cavern complexes are open to tourists: and Secret Caverns. Both are north of I-88 and Howes Cave.
of 2000, there were 6,407 people, 2,270 households, and 1,287 families residing in the town. The population density
was 209.3 people per square mile (80.8/km²). There were 2,509 housing units at an average density of 81.9 per square mile (31.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.76% White,.62% Black or African American
, 0.25% Native American, .01% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were .34% of the population.
There were 2,270 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town the population was spread out with 18.4% under the age of 18, 24.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,764, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $32,708 versus $24,864 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,246. About 9.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Schoharie County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,582 people, 11,991 households and 8,177 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 15,915 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA. The population was 6,407 at the 2000 census. The town contains a village, also named Cobleskill
Cobleskill (village), New York
Cobleskill is a village in the western part of the town of Cobleskill in Schoharie County, New York, USA. The population was 4,533 at the 2000 census.The village is southwest of Amsterdam...
, as well as the State University of New York at Cobleskill
State University of New York at Cobleskill
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskillis an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an...
.
The town is in the northern part of the county and is southwest of Amsterdam
Amsterdam (city), New York
Amsterdam is a city located in Montgomery County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 18,620. The name is derived from the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands....
.
History
The town was first settled around 1712.The town was founded at the same time as the county, 1795, but its boundaries were not established until 1801. There are more historical notes on the pages of Cobleskill (village), New York
Cobleskill (village), New York
Cobleskill is a village in the western part of the town of Cobleskill in Schoharie County, New York, USA. The population was 4,533 at the 2000 census.The village is southwest of Amsterdam...
, Schoharie County, New York
Schoharie County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,582 people, 11,991 households and 8,177 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 15,915 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
.
Battle of Cobleskill
The Cobleskill MilitiaMilitia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
, along with a few Continentals, were having a meeting at George Warner
George Warner
George Warner is a rugby union player who formerly played for Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness Premiership. From the 2010/11 season, he plays for Moseley in the RFU Championship.-External links:*...
's house when the lookout spotted a party of Native Americans walking past. The soldiers pursued the Indians for a couple of miles when an army of 300-400 Indians, led by Joseph Brant
Joseph Brant
Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant was a Mohawk military and political leader, based in present-day New York, who was closely associated with Great Britain during and after the American Revolution. He was perhaps the most well-known American Indian of his generation...
, opened fire on the rebels. Of the 40 or so rebels, only about 11 got away without any major injuries
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 30.8 square miles (79.7 km²), of which, 30.6 square miles (79.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.49%) is water.
Cobleskill Creek flows eastward through the town.
Interstate 88
Interstate 88 (east)
Interstate 88 is an intrastate Interstate Highway entirely within the U.S. state of New York. Its western end is at Interstate 81 in Binghamton and its eastern end is at Interstate 90 in Schenectady. It serves as an important connector route from Albany to Binghamton, Elmira , and...
passes across the town. New York State Route 145
New York State Route 145
New York State Route 145 is a state highway in eastern New York in the United States. The highway extends for from NY 23 in the Greene County town of Cairo to U.S. Route 20 in the Schoharie County town of Sharon. Along the way, NY 145 intersects NY 30 in Middleburgh and...
is an east-west highway, which runs conjointly with New York State Route 10
New York State Route 10
New York State Route 10 is a north–south state highway in the Central New York and North Country regions of New York in the United States. It extends for from the Quickway in Deposit, Delaware County to NY 8 at Higgins Bay, a hamlet in the Hamilton County town of Arietta...
near Cobleskill village. Both the Interstate and NY-10 follow a route similar to Cobleskill Creek.
Two underground cavern complexes are open to tourists: and Secret Caverns. Both are north of I-88 and Howes Cave.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 6,407 people, 2,270 households, and 1,287 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 209.3 people per square mile (80.8/km²). There were 2,509 housing units at an average density of 81.9 per square mile (31.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.76% White,.62% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.25% Native American, .01% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were .34% of the population.
There were 2,270 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town the population was spread out with 18.4% under the age of 18, 24.9% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,764, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $32,708 versus $24,864 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $17,246. About 9.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.
Media outlets
- WSDE 1990 AM News & Talk
- Times Journal of CobleskillTimes Journal of CobleskillThe Times Journal of Cobleskill is a weekly newspaper published every Wednesday that covers news concerning Schoharie County of New York. The Times Journal increased its price to $1.00 per paper, from $.75 in 2007, and has a website, also created in 2007...
Weekly newspaper that comes out every Wednesday. - SchoharieTV Local News Website ( http://www.schoharietv.com )
Communities and locations in the Town of Cobleskill
- Barnerville – A hamlet in the east part of the town, west of Bramanville on County Road 8.
- Bramanville – A hamlet in the east part of the town, west of Howes Cave on County Road 8.
- CobleskillCobleskill (village), New YorkCobleskill is a village in the western part of the town of Cobleskill in Schoharie County, New York, USA. The population was 4,533 at the 2000 census.The village is southwest of Amsterdam...
– A village located at the junction of NY-10 and NY-145 in the western part of the town. - Cobleskill Reservoir – A reservoir east of Mineral Springs.
- East Cobleskill – A hamlet in the southeast part of the town at the town line on NY-145.
- Greenbush – A location south of Mineral Springs.
- Howes Cave – A hamlet near the east town line on County Road 8. The name is from early settler, Lester Howe.
- Lawyersville – A hamlet northwest of Cobleskill village, located on NY-145. The village is named after some early settlers.
- Mineral Springs – A hamlet south of Cobleskill village. It was originally called "Frances Corners."
- Russell Lake – A small lake at the northwest corner of Cobleskill.
- Sagendorf Corners – A location north of Howes Cave.
- Shutts Corners – A location northeast of Cobleskill village.