Cooperstown, New York
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| Name | Cooperstown, New York |
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| Settlement Type | Village |
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42°42
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| Total | 1852 |
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| Standard | UTC-5 |
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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.
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