Overview
Overview
Chenango County is in the approximate center of the state, west of Albany, north of Binghamton, and southeast of Syracuse.
The county is considered to be in the Southern Tier region of New York State. There are 21 towns, eight villages and one city within Chenango County. The county has more than 79,959 acres of State-owned public lands that provide year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.
The county is home to yogurt manufacturer, Chobani.
Key Aspects
Key Aspects
Main Industries: Many of the early settlers were dairy farmers. As the land prospered, cheese factories, mills and other businesses formed along the County’s numerous rivers and streams. The ball-peen hammer originated at the Maydole Hammer factory back in the 1800’s. Chenango County is also the home of Pepto-Bismol, Chloraseptic and Borden’s Evaporated Milk.
Land: The rural character of the County is reflected in its land use. Approximately 30% of the land is devoted to agricultural use. Just over 60% is forested. Only about 5% of the county's total land area is developed in commercial, industrial or residential use.
Education: Morrisville State College has a branch in Norwich.
Elected Officials
Elected Officials
Chair, Board of Supervisors - George J. Seneck
Municipalities
Municipalities
- Norwich, City of
- Afton, Town of
- Afton, Village of
- Bainbridge, Town of
- Baindbridge, Village of
- Columbus, Town of
- Coventry, Town of
- Earville, Village of
- German, Town of
- Greene, Town of
- Greene, Village of
- Guilford, Town of
- Lincklaen, Town of
- McDonough, Town of
- New Berlin, Town of
- North Norwich, Town of
- Norwich, Town of
- Otselic, Town of
- Oxford, Town of
- Oxford, Village of
- Pitcher, Town of
- Pharsalia, Town of
- Preston, Town of
- Plymouth, Town of
- Sherburne, Town of
- Sherburne, Village of
- Smithville, Town of
- Smyrna, Town and Village of