Otsego County, New York, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Otsego County is a largely rural county in central New York, west of Albany and northeast of Binghamton. Founded in 1791, it has its county seat in Cooperstown. Dairy farming contributes to the county’s economy, alongside health care and cultural attractions. Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, while the county’s museums and arts organizations draw on the region’s history. Oneonta, the county’s city, is home to Hartwick College and the State University of New York at Oneonta.