History of Oneonta
Earliest History
The original residents of the upper Susquehanna
Valley were the Paleo-Indians, big-game hunters and
foragers who roamed the area some 11,000 years ago after
the retreat of the glaciers... read more
Historic
Perspective
The first settlers to make this area their home were
Palatine Germans and Dutchmen from the Schoharie and
Mohawk Valleys who settled here shortly before the
Revolutionary War. The pioneer settler was Henry
Schramling... read more
Contemporary
Perspective
The City of Oneonta today is a much different place
than in its not so distant past. The City's population
has remained steady at just under 14,000 persons since
the mid twentieth century. The City has grown from...
read more
|
