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30-415: The reservoir lies 12 miles (19 km) south of the village of Delhi and is 101 miles (163 km) northwest of New York City . It is narrow and winding, some 15 miles (24 km) long and about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) across at its widest point. The reservoir is over 160 feet (49 m) deep at its maximum point and contains 430,256 acre-feet (530,713,000 m) of water at full capacity. This makes it

60-511: A normal school and a teacher's college in 1889, and Hartwick College moved into the city in 1928. The approximately 5,800 students from SUNY Oneonta and the approximately 1,500 students at Hartwick make up a significant percentage of the population of Oneonta. Oneonta City School District (OCSD) enrolls students from the communities of the City of Oneonta, the Town of Oneonta, the town of Davenport,

90-553: A household in the city was $ 24,671, and the median income for a family was $ 40,833. Males had a median income of $ 31,250 versus $ 25,338 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,640. 30.3% of the population and 13.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.8% are under the age of 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. Oneonta is home to the State University of New York at Oneonta and Hartwick College . SUNY Oneonta began as

120-433: A household in the village was $ 32,708, and the median income for a family was $ 42,692. Males had a median income of $ 27,109 versus $ 21,800 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 13,421. About 8.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. Delhi is the setting for the award-winning children's book My Side of

150-1229: A stone foundation in the Late Victorian style. It features a three-story, round corner tower, cross gabled roof, and a large, very decorative wrap-around porch with a porte-cochere. In 1997 it became home to the Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts (now the Community Arts Network of Oneonta). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Also listed on the National Register of Historic Places are: Bresee Hall , Chapin Memorial Church , Ford Block , Fortin Site , Municipal Building , Oneonta Armory , Stonehouse Farm , Oneonta Theatre , Old Post Office , Oneonta Downtown Historic District , and Walnut Street Historic District . The tallest building in Oneonta

180-501: Is Nader Towers. Standing nine stories high, the building is owned by the City of Oneonta Housing Authority and is operated as a senior citizens' housing facility. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,292 people, 4,253 households, and 1,913 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,032.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,170.9/km ). There were 4,574 housing units at an average density of 403.2 persons per square kilometre (1,044 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of

210-496: The Mohawk language . This refers to a prominent geological formation known as "Table Rock" at the western end of the city. The city is surrounded by the town of Oneonta , a separate municipal and political jurisdiction. Oneonta Municipal Airport (N66) is north of the city. Indigenous ancestors of Algonquin and Iroquoian -speaking Native Americans inhabited the land in the territory of Oneonta before European colonists settled in

240-771: The Oneonta Outlaws of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) , is located in Neawha Park. Oneonta had a minor league baseball team named the Oneonta Tigers . They played from 1967-2010 then moved to Connecticut. They were a Short Season Class A team in the New York–Penn League . Interstate 88 goes through the outskirts of the city. New York State Route 7 and New York State Route 23 pass through

270-549: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km ), all land. The city lies between Binghamton and Albany . The Susquehanna River flows westward past the south part of the city. Interstate 88 follows the course of the Susquehanna River past Oneonta. New York State Route 7 , New York State Route 23 and New York State Route 28 pass through

300-545: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km ), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 1.57%, is water. The West Branch Delaware River flows through the village from northeast to southwest. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,583 people, 714 households, and 404 families residing in the village. The population density was 812.2 inhabitants per square mile (313.6/km ). There were 818 housing units at an average density of 257.2 per square mile (99.3/km ). The racial makeup of

330-674: The West Branch Reservoir in Putnam County, New York , then on to the Kensico Reservoir in Westchester County just north of The Bronx . From there the aqueduct continues on to Hillview Reservoir , from which it is distributed by tunnel to users in the City. Peapackton is a Lenape Native American term meaning "marriage of the waters". The reservoir lies on land New York City purchased in

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360-493: The Mountain . Oneonta, New York Oneonta ( / ˌ oʊ n i ˈ ɒ n t ə / OH -nee- ON -tə ) is a city in southern Otsego County , New York , United States. It is one of the northernmost cities of Appalachia . Oneonta is home to the State University of New York at Oneonta and Hartwick College . SUNY Oneonta began as a normal school and a teacher's college in 1889, and Hartwick College moved into

390-692: The area now known as the Town of Oneonta was Henry Scramling (b. ~1743; d. 1808). He had secured a grant of 1,000 acres in the Susquehanna Valley, moved from German Flatts and settled about 1773 in the Oneonta Plains near the mouth of the Otego Creek. He left during the Revolution and returned after the conflict with his brothers, George and David Scramling, and his brothers-in-law, John and David Young. Their farms were not far from

420-556: The area. The Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy are believed to have emerged and gained dominance prior to the 15th century; they were in place at the time of early French and Dutch colonization. The area's early European-American settlers did not arrive until around 1775 and consisted mainly of ethnic Palatine German and Dutch settlers moving out of the Hudson and eastern Mohawk valleys. The first such settler in

450-452: The city in 1928. The approximately 5,800 students from SUNY Oneonta and the approximately 1,500 students at Hartwick make up a significant percentage of the population of Oneonta. According to the 2020 U.S. Census , Oneonta had a population of 13,079. Its nickname is "City of the Hills." While the word "oneonta" is of undetermined origin, it is popularly believed to mean "place of open rocks" in

480-549: The city was 89.81% White, 4.87% Black, 0.21% Native American , 1.68% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 3.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,253 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 55.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who

510-534: The city water system's largest reservoir by volume. Pepacton Reservoir supplies New York City with nearly 25% of its drinking water. Its water empties into the 25.5-mile (41.0 km) East Delaware Tunnel near the former site of Pepacton, then flows through the aqueduct into the Rondout Reservoir , which empties into the 85-mile (137 km) Delaware Aqueduct . Flow is then routed under the Hudson into

540-403: The city. The architecture of Oneonta consists of a variety of Victorian and 20th-century commercial and domestic styles, including low-rise commercial buildings. Oneonta currently has very few industrial complexes. Because of its location, Oneonta does not serve as a prime industrial city. There are several historic buildings that were originally homes of prominent people. The Fairchild Mansion

570-499: The geographic center of Delaware County. New York State Route 10 passes through the village as it follows the valley of the West Branch Delaware River , leading northeast 20 miles (32 km) to Stamford and southwest 16 miles (26 km) to Walton . NY 28 also passes through the village, leading northwest 20 miles (32 km) to Oneonta and southeast 69 miles (111 km) to Kingston . According to

600-526: The mouth of the Otego Creek. The army led by General James Clinton passed through the area in order to join the Sullivan Expedition in 1779 against Iroquois settlements. The first hamlet developed around 1800 and was later known as "Milfordville." In 1830, the Town of Oneonta was formed from parts of two other Towns in the county. Milfordville changed its name to Oneonta in 1832. In 1848, it

630-500: The reservoir; non-motorized boats that have been steam-cleaned and that have required tags may be used in the reservoir during the summer. Delhi (village), New York Delhi ( / ˈ d ɛ l . h aɪ / DEL -hy ) is a village and the county seat of Delaware County , New York , United States. Its population was 3,087 at the 2010 census. Delhi village is within the town of Delhi on Routes 10 and 28. The State University of New York at Delhi , partially within

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660-626: The town of Laurens, and the town of Milford. OCSD has one high school, Oneonta High School , which has about 650 students; one middle school, Oneonta Middle School, which has about 300 students; and three elementary schools, Greater Plains, Riverside, and Valleyview, which have a total enrollment of about 900. A fourth elementary school, Center Street School, was closed in June 2012 due to declining enrollment and decreased funding from New York State. The city of Oneonta operates two major municipal parks, Neahwa Park and Wilber Park. Damaschke Field , home of

690-579: The valley in 1942, and led to the displacement of 974 people, destruction of four hamlets (Arena, Pepacton, Shavertown and Union Grove), and submersion of nearly one-quarter of the Delaware and Northern Railroad in the process. The dam, located at Downsville , was finished in 1954, and the flooding was completed in 1955. The reservoir is a significant factor in the local economy of Downsville, New York , as thousands of tourists travel to Downsville each year to fish for trout . No motor boats are allowed on

720-593: The village limits, is located southwest of the town hall. Delhi was formally incorporated as a village in 1821. The Delaware County Courthouse Square District , First Presbyterian Church , St. John's Church Complex , and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Delhi is located in the center of the town of Delhi at 42°16′44″N 74°54′59″W  /  42.27889°N 74.91639°W  / 42.27889; -74.91639 (42.278926, -74.916408), northeast of

750-555: The village was 87.77% White , 6.97% Black or African American , 0.31% Native American , 1.82% Asian , 1.55% from other races , and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.30% of the population. There were 714 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who

780-597: Was incorporated as a village within the Town. In the mid-19th century, the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad reached Oneonta, soon after was leased in perpetuity to the Delaware & Hudson Canal Company . The arrival of the railroad stimulated development as a railroad center and attracting new industries. Oneonta was once home to the largest locomotive roundhouse in the world. Dudley M. Campbell and Willard Vincent Huntington wrote accounts of Oneonta's history. In 1896, Edgar Luderne Welch's Oneonta Historical Souvenir

810-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81. In the village, the population was spread out, with 13.2% under the age of 18, 44.7% from 18 to 24, 14.8% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males. The median income for

840-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city, the population was spread out, with 13.6% under the age of 18, 43.1% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males. The median income for

870-405: Was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and was formerly the home of George Winthrop Fairchild, one of the original partners with Thomas Watson . Fairchild and Watson were the founders of what eventually became IBM. Also, George I. Wilber House is a historic home located in the city. It was built in two phases, 1875 and about 1890. It is a three-story wood-frame structure on

900-513: Was published covering the new normal school and other institutions in the community. The village incorporated as a city in 1908. In February 1991 Mayor David Brenner of Oneonta, New York and Mayor Danny Hicks of Oneonta, Alabama officially recognized their cities as sister cities at a centennial celebration for Oneonta, Alabama . Oneonta is located at 42°27′21″N 75°3′44″W  /  42.45583°N 75.06222°W  / 42.45583; -75.06222 (42.456003, -75.062302). According to

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