Historic and Cultural Sites
Back road in the Butternut Valley. Photo: Carla Hall
The Otsego Region has a rich past and unique culture whose orgins predate our earliest European settlers. When they arrived, they found thriving native populations who settled here for many of the same reasons we do today—its natural beauty and fertile land.
The towns and villages that grew up in these valleys and along the lakes and streams slowly developed deep historical significance and cultural resonance that have echoed through the generations. The landscapes we see today have inspired some of the earliest and most memorable works of American literature and natural history writing, adding to the urgency that these places not be lost to the fast pace of development.
Sadly, every historic site that is lost only dims the memories that make this region so priceless. An old barn or an overgrown field may provide an invaluable link to our local and national heritage that would be lost forever if developed. Preserving these places may be as easy as calling them to our attention so we can contact the owner or, if you are the owner, contacting us to discuss how we can help you ensure that important parts of our shared heritage survive for the benefit of future generations.
The towns and villages that grew up in these valleys and along the lakes and streams slowly developed deep historical significance and cultural resonance that have echoed through the generations. The landscapes we see today have inspired some of the earliest and most memorable works of American literature and natural history writing, adding to the urgency that these places not be lost to the fast pace of development.
Sadly, every historic site that is lost only dims the memories that make this region so priceless. An old barn or an overgrown field may provide an invaluable link to our local and national heritage that would be lost forever if developed. Preserving these places may be as easy as calling them to our attention so we can contact the owner or, if you are the owner, contacting us to discuss how we can help you ensure that important parts of our shared heritage survive for the benefit of future generations.
