A Historical Overview

 of Unadilla

Population of 1051

The original Unadilla was settled about 1770 at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Unadilla Rivers where the Village of Sidney is now. The name Unadilla, which      represents one spelling from a number of different interpretations of several Indian dialects, is said to mean "Meeting Place", indicating the place where two rivers meet. The location of the village now called Unadilla was first settled about the same time by a group of    Scotch-Irish at the junction of the Ouleout Creek and the Susquehanna River.

   Both communities were destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Shortly     thereafter, Unadilla Village was again settled, finally incorporated in 1889. It     became an important stop for travel west, the Catskill Turnpike crossing the     Susquehanna at Wattles Ferry, located in the eastern end of the village.          Eventually, the turnpikes were replaced in important by the Albany and            Susquehanna Railroad (later the Delaware and Hudson), while the small community continued to take advantage of this progress and prosper.
   Unadilla is named "The Village Beautiful" is located in the southeast corner of  Otsego County at the junction of the beautiful Susquehanna and Unadilla Rivers. The surrounding area is generally called the Tri-Town. This includes the villages of  Unadilla, Afton, Bainbridge, and Sidney. Sidney is the commercial and industrial hub of the area where as the village of Unadilla has remained as a residential

community. New York State Route 7 runs through the village with two interchange accesses to Interstate 88 (exit 10 & exit 11).

Unadilla is a short drive from Albany, Oneonta, Cooperstown, Utica, Syracuse, Delhi, and Binghamton.
     Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and along the Susquehanna River, the Unadilla area has four seasons recreational opportunities for every

interest. Unadilla has four parks, playgrounds, softball diamonds, and tennis courts. In addition, the school athletic fields and gymnasiums are made available for public use. The recreation commission organizes many activities, such as softball,

volleyball, basketball, little league, and swimming instruction. Members and guests find the Sidney Country Club 9-Hole course a challenge. Area bowling alleys

provide facilities for many leagues, as well as open bowling for individuals. Outdoor activities include camping, hunting, fishing, and canoeing can be enjoyed at the East Sidney Lake. Team Penning is played on a regular schedule at the Susquehanna Stables which is also the site for numerous horse shows.  Small community events such as summer concerts in the park, art shows, community picnic,       parades, the annual Carnival of Sales and much more welcome you.