Delaware County

Delaware County is an administrative county in southeastern New York covering approximately 1,467 square miles (3,799 sq km). Its territory includes portions of the Catskill Mountains and several river valleys where towns and communities are distributed across the landscape.

The county was established in 1797 from portions of Otsego and Ulster counties, taking its name from the Delaware River that flows through the area. This formation reflected the state's growing need to organize its expanding territory during the early decades of American independence.

SUNY Delhi has shaped the community by bringing students and educational programs that connect residents to broader opportunities and networks.

Administrative offices operate from Delhi, the central location where visitors can find information about local services and government functions. The area is accessible by road and visitors can explore various sections by traveling through the river valleys and mountain regions.

Bearpen Mountain stands as the highest point in the area, serving as a natural boundary between this county and neighboring Greene County. Hikers who reach its summit gain expansive views across the surrounding landscape.

Location: New York

Inception: 1797

Capital city: Delhi

Shares border with: Wayne County, Otsego County, Schoharie County, Greene County, Ulster County, Sullivan County, Chenango County, Broome County

Website: http://co.delaware.ny.us

GPS coordinates: 42.20000,-74.96000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:34