List of New York State Historic Markers in Otsego County, New York

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Date designated	Location	Marker text
1	FARM AND GRAVE	On Co. Rd. About 2½ Mis. East Of Burlington	Burlington, Town Of, New York Burlington, New York Burlington is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,085 at the 2000 census.The Town of Burlington is in the northwest part of the county and is north of Oneonta.-Geography:...	Jedidiah Peck 1747–1821 Father Of The Common School System Of The State Of New York
2	1/2 MILE NORTH TO SITE	On Us 20 At Cherry Valley	Cherry Valley, Town Of, New York Cherry Valley, New York Cherry Valley, New York is the name of two locations in Otsego County, New York:Cherry Valley , New YorkCherry Valley , New York...	Fortified Home Of Col. Samuel Campbell 1778
3	2/5 MILES WEST TO SITE OF	On Us 20 At Cherry Valley	Cherry Valley, Town Of, New York Cherry Valley, New York Cherry Valley, New York is the name of two locations in Otsego County, New York:Cherry Valley , New YorkCherry Valley , New York...	Dunlop Home Destroyed At Time Of Cherry Valley Massacre November 11, 1778
4	CHERRY VALLEY	On Us 20 At Cherry Valley	Cherry Valley, Town Of, New York Cherry Valley, New York Cherry Valley, New York is the name of two locations in Otsego County, New York:Cherry Valley , New YorkCherry Valley , New York...	Massacre 1778 Monument 1/5 Mile South
5	ARROW	On Us 20 At Cherry Valley	Cherry Valley, Town Of, New York Cherry Valley, New York Cherry Valley, New York is the name of two locations in Otsego County, New York:Cherry Valley , New YorkCherry Valley , New York...	2 Miles North To Moruth Rock Marking Spot Where Lieut. Wormuth Fell 1778 Shot By Joseph Brant First Left, Then Right Fork
6	OLD STONE CHURCH	On Nys 28 At Schuyler Lake	Exeter, Town Of, New York Exeter, New York Exeter is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The town is located in the norther part of the county. The population was 954 at the 2000 census...	Built 1839-40 By George Herkimer Now Used As A Universalist Church
7	SITE OF	On Nys 28 At Schuyler Lake	Exeter, Town Of, New York Exeter, New York Exeter is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The town is located in the norther part of the county. The population was 954 at the 2000 census...	Herkimer Cemetery Hendrick Herkimer, Brother Of Gen. Nicholas Herkimer, His Sons, George And Abraham, Who Served In American Revolution, Are Buried Here
8	SITE OF	On Nys 28 At Schuyler Lake	Exeter, Town Of, New York Exeter, New York Exeter is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The town is located in the norther part of the county. The population was 954 at the 2000 census...	Herkimer Farm Original Herkimer Homestead In Exeter, Then Tryon Co. Settled By Hendrick Herkimer Prior To Revolution
9	ABNER ADAMS	On Town Rd. About 1½ Miles N.e. Of South Hartwick	Hartwick, Town Of, New York Hartwick, New York Hartwick is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,203.Town of Hartwick is located in the middle of the county, southwest of Village of Cooperstown....	1745–1825 Revolutionary Soldier; One Of Israel Putnam's Rangers; Is Buried In This Cemetery
10	HARTWICK COLLEGE	On College Campus At Clinton & West Sts.	Hartwick, Town Of, New York Hartwick, New York Hartwick is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,203.Town of Hartwick is located in the middle of the county, southwest of Village of Cooperstown....	Founded As Hartwick Seminary 1797 Chartered As Hartwick College February 17, 1928
11	HARTWICK SEMINARY	On Nys 28 At Hartwick Seminary	Hartwick, Town Of, New York Hartwick, New York Hartwick is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,203.Town of Hartwick is located in the middle of the county, southwest of Village of Cooperstown....	Oldest Lutheran Theological School In America. Founded 1797 By Rev. John Christopher Hartwick. Located Here 1816
12	HOME OF	On Nys 205 At Hartwick	Hartwick, Town Of, New York Hartwick, New York Hartwick is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,203.Town of Hartwick is located in the middle of the county, southwest of Village of Cooperstown....	Marcus Wells 1815–1895 Wrote World Famous Hymn "Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide"
13	SOUTH HARTWICK	On E. Main St. In Hartwick	Hartwick, Town Of, New York Hartwick, New York Hartwick is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,203.Town of Hartwick is located in the middle of the county, southwest of Village of Cooperstown....	Cemetery 1812 Rev. Ebenezer White, 1770–1813, Noted Methodist Itinerant Minister Is Buried Here
14	BUTTERNUT VALLEY	On Nys 51 About 2 Miles Northeast Of Morris	Morris, Town Of, New York	Named For Three Butternut Trees Growing From One Stump, The Original Corner Of Hillington, Wells And Otego Patents 1170' Due S.e.
15	REVOLUTIONARY	On Nys 7 About 2 Miles Northeast Of Otego	Otego, Town Of, New York	Army Camp Sullivan-clinton Forces Camped Near This Spot August 11, 1779
16	CLINTON'S DAM	On Lake St. At Cooperstown	Otsego, Town Of, New York Otsego, New York Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...	Sam Opened August 9, 1779 2000 Men And 200 Bateaux Went Down The Susquehanna
17	COUNCIL ROCK	On Main St. At Cooperstown	Otsego, Town Of, New York Otsego, New York Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...	Famous Meeting Place Of The Indians
18	GEORGE CROGHAN	On Main St. At Cooperstown	Otsego, Town Of, New York Otsego, New York Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...	Indian Agent - Land Speculator Lived In Pioneer Log House Located Here 1769–1770. General James Clinton's Headquarters Here 1779.
19	HUTTERS POINT	On Nys 80 About 4½ Miles North Of Cooperstown	Otsego, Town Of, New York Otsego, New York Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...	Where Hettie Saved Her Father, Tom Hutter And Hurry Harry From The Huron "Deerslayer"
20	SUNKEN ISLAND	On Nys 80 About 5 Miles North Of Cooperstown	Otsego, Town Of, New York Otsego, New York Otsego is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 3,904 at the 2000 census. The town is named after a lake on its border.The Town of Otsego is in the north central part of the county.- History :...	Home Of Tom Hutter "Deerslayer"
21	BUTTERNUT ROAD	On Town Rd. About 1/2 Mile East Of Richfield Springs	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Indian Trail From Fort Plain To Unadilla; On Map By British Officer, 1757, During French And Indian War
22	FEDERAL CORNERS	On Tn. Rd. About 1 Mile Southeast Of Richfield Springs	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Former Home Of Lemuel Vibber, Owner Of Twelve- Forge Blacksmith Shop. House Erected 1798 Opened To Public 1820
23	FEDERAL CORNERS	On Tn. Rd. About 1 Mile Southeast Of Richfield Springs	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Once A Busy Hamlet, Site Of Averill Inn, Vibber's Twelve- Forge Shop, Store, Tannery. Home, School Of Dr. Jas. L. Palmer Physician And Teacher
24	FRENCH WAR-1757	On Us 20 At Richfield Springs	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Here English Troops Guided By Indians Sought Sulphur Deposit Site Great Sulphur Spring Opened To Public 1820
25	MONTICELLO	On Co. Rd. At Richfield	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Site Of Baptist Church Built 1824, Razed 1920, Nearly Oppposite Site Of Universalist Church Built 1880, Razed 1921
26	RICHFIELD HOTEL	On Us 20 At Richfield Springs	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Oldest Tavern In Richfield; Built By Nathan Dow In 1816, Who Was With Ethan Allen At Ticonderoga. First Summer Guests, 1821, When Board Wqas $1.25 Per Week
27	SITE OF	On Co. Rd. About 1/2 Mile Norwest Of Richfield	Richfield, Town Of, New York Richfield, New York Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...	Beardsley Home Built 1790 In Forest By Obadiah Beardsley And Family First Settlers In Richfield. St. Luke's Church, A Library And School Were Founded Soon After
28	CONTINENTAL SCHOOL	On Town Rd. 2 Miles South Of Middle Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Log Schoolhouse On This Site In 1797 First Sunday School In Town Organized Here 1819
29	FIRST CHURCH	On Us 20 At Middle Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	In Springfield, And First Baptist Church West Of Hudson Valley 1787. Used By All Denominations And For Town Meetings
30	NEAR HERE STOOD THE	On Co. Rd. About 1/2 Mile North Of E. Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Log School House, Probably First In The Town. Built Before Organization Of Spring- Field In 1797
31	ONE OF THE EARLY	On Us 20 At East Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Toll Gates On The Third Division Of The Western Turnpike Completed In 1808
32	SPALSBERRY	On County Rd. About 1½ Miles North Of East Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Center An Early Settlement Here Burned By Indians Under Joseph Brant June 18, 1778
33	ARROW	On Us 20 At Middle Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Clinton Camp Occupied By 4Th Pennsylvania Regiment Who Served As Guard For Supply Wagons 1779
34	ARROW	On Us 20 At Middle Springfield	Springfield, Town Of, New York Springfield, New York Springfield is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,350 at the 2000 census.The Town of Springfield is located at the northern county line of Otsego County and is approximately west of Schenectady.- History :...	Camp And Fort At Hyde Bay, Otsego Lake 1½ Miles South, Occupied By 4Th Massachusetts Regiment 1779
35	FIRST CHURCH	On Nys 7 At Worcester	Worcester, Town Of, New York Worcester, New York Worcester is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,207 at the 2000 census.Worcester is on the southeast border of the county and is northeast of Oneonta....	In Village Of Worcester Organized 1792 As Congregational Became Presbyterian 1917 Present Edifice Erected 1892
36	GARFIELD FARM	On Nys 7 At Worcester	Worcester, Town Of, New York Worcester, New York Worcester is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,207 at the 2000 census.Worcester is on the southeast border of the county and is northeast of Oneonta....	Site Of Home Of Solomon Garfield And Son Thomas. Abram Garfield, Father Of President James A. Garfield Lived Here Prior To 1827
37	MURPHY HOME	On Co. Rd. About 1 Mile West Of So. Worcester	Worcester, Town Of, New York Worcester, New York Worcester is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 2,207 at the 2000 census.Worcester is on the southeast border of the county and is northeast of Oneonta....	Timothy Murphy, Famous Revolutionary Soldier, Lived On This Farm 1812–1817

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