History of Sharon Springs – The New York House

Posted on May 12, 2014August 1, 2019 by nyhouse

Sharon Springs has a colorful history. It has always been a gathering spot, even since the days when the Mohawk Indians roamed the region . Make sure you ask to see Bruce’s collection of old Sharon Springs postcards!

New Dorlach — The town was first settled around 1780. It was called “New Dorlach” from a location in Germany known to the early settlers while still in Otsego County

Town of Schoharie — Sharon was created in 1797 from the Town of Schoharie during the early organization of Schoharie County.

springhouse — In 1781 during the America Revolution, a battle, the Battle of Sharon, was fought in the town between small contingents of Colonial forces and Tories.

The Roseboro — The Roseboro, on Main St. in Sharon Springs, NY.

erie canal — The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 reduced road traffic on a major east-west turnpike through the town, leading to the decline of several early communities.

Hotel Columbia. — Sharon Springs set itself apart from the Town of Sharon in 1871 by incorporating as a village, and absorbed the neighboring community of Rockville during this process.