Cooperstown Historic District

Cooperstown Historic District is an area containing 232 properties, including 226 buildings spread across a large landscape that spans multiple architectural periods. The collection ranges from colonial structures to 20th century homes and shows how the town grew and changed over time.

William Cooper founded the town in 1786 as a planned community with organized streets and spaces. The area was added to the National Register in 1980 and its boundaries were later expanded to protect more historic buildings.

The streets display a blend of architectural styles built across generations, from Greek Revival houses to later Revival buildings that reflect changing tastes. Walking through reveals how residents chose designs that showed their values and standing in the community.

You can explore the area on foot since most buildings are visible from public ways and the flat terrain makes walking easy. Information boards and maps are available at different spots to help you find your way and learn more about what you see.

The Fenimore Farm Stone Agricultural Buildings date to 1918 and show specialized farming architecture that stands apart from other structures in the area. These stone buildings were designed for practical storage and processing of crops.

Location: Cooperstown

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.70194,-74.92556

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41