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**Cooperstown, New York**
	General Information
Name	Cooperstown, New York
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Village
	Transliteration
Language 1
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	Location
Coordinates	42°42 0°N
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	Population
Total	1852
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	Government
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	Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Latest revision as of 17:35, 30 December 2024

Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is the county seat of Otsego County. Cooperstown is best known as the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

History[edit]

Cooperstown was founded by William Cooper in 1786. The village was named after Cooper, who was the father of James Fenimore Cooper, a noted American author. The village has a rich history and is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture.

Geography[edit]

Cooperstown is located at

   
       42°42 
       0°N

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles, of which 1.5 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census, there were 1,852 people residing in the village. The population density was approximately 1,234 people per square mile.

Attractions[edit]

Cooperstown is home to several notable attractions, including:

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, which attracts baseball fans from around the world.
The Fenimore Art Museum, which features American folk art and American Indian art.
The Farmers' Museum, which showcases rural American life in the 19th century.

Education[edit]

The village is served by the Cooperstown Central School District, which provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Notable People[edit]

James Fenimore Cooper, a famous American writer known for his historical novels of frontier and Native American life.
Abner Doubleday, who is often mistakenly credited with inventing baseball, is associated with Cooperstown.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Official website of Cooperstown

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-'''Cooperstown''' is a village in [[Otsego County, New York]], United States. It is the county seat of Otsego County and is best known as the home of the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]]. The village is named after [[William Cooper (judge)|William Cooper]], who founded the village in 1786. Cooperstown is located at the southern tip of [[Otsego Lake (New York)|Otsego Lake]], which is sometimes referred to as "Glimmerglass" in the works of [[James Fenimore Cooper]], William Cooper's son.
+'''Cooperstown''' is a village in [[Otsego County, New York|Otsego County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]. It is the county seat of Otsego County. Cooperstown is best known as the home of the [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]].
-==History==
+== History ==
-Cooperstown was established in 1786 by William Cooper, a judge and land speculator. The village was incorporated in 1807. It became a cultural and economic center in the region, largely due to its location on Otsego Lake and its proximity to the Susquehanna River.
+Cooperstown was founded by [[William Cooper (judge)|William Cooper]] in 1786. The village was named after Cooper, who was the father of [[James Fenimore Cooper]], a noted American author. The village has a rich history and is known for its well-preserved [[19th century]] architecture.
-The village is historically significant for its association with the Cooper family, particularly James Fenimore Cooper, who was a prominent American writer. His works, such as "[[The Last of the Mohicans]]", often featured the area around Cooperstown.
+== Geography ==
+Cooperstown is located at {{coord|42|42|0|N|74|55|0|W|region:US_type:city}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 1.6 square miles, of which 1.5 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
-==Geography==
+== Demographics ==
-Cooperstown is situated at the southern end of Otsego Lake, which is approximately 9 miles long and 1 mile wide. The village covers a total area of 1.6 square miles, all of which is land. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills and lush forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities.
+As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], there were 1,852 people residing in the village. The population density was approximately 1,234 people per square mile.
-==Economy==
+== Attractions ==
-The economy of Cooperstown is largely driven by tourism, with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum being a major attraction. Other attractions include the [[Fenimore Art Museum]], the [[Farmers' Museum]], and the [[Glimmerglass Opera]]. The village also hosts a number of annual events, such as the Cooperstown Winter Carnival and the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.
+Cooperstown is home to several notable attractions, including:
+* The [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]], which attracts baseball fans from around the world.
+* The [[Fenimore Art Museum]], which features American folk art and American Indian art.
+* The [[Farmers' Museum]], which showcases rural American life in the 19th century.
-==Education==
+== Education ==
-Cooperstown is served by the Cooperstown Central School District, which includes an elementary school and a junior-senior high school. The village is also home to the [[Bassett Medical Center]], a teaching hospital affiliated with the [[Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons]].
+The village is served by the [[Cooperstown Central School District]], which provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
-==Culture==
+== Notable People ==
-Cooperstown has a rich cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. The [[Glimmerglass Festival]] is a renowned summer opera festival held at the Alice Busch Opera Theater, located just outside the village.
+* [[James Fenimore Cooper]], a famous American writer known for his historical novels of frontier and Native American life.
+* [[Abner Doubleday]], who is often mistakenly credited with inventing baseball, is associated with Cooperstown.
-==Also see==
+== References ==
-* [[National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[James Fenimore Cooper]]
-* [[Otsego Lake (New York)]]
-* [[Fenimore Art Museum]]
-* [[Farmers' Museum]]
-{{Otsego County, New York}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.cooperstownny.org/ Official website of Cooperstown]
 [[Category:Villages in New York (state)]]