A Sketch of the History of Oneonta

"A Sketch of the History of Oneonta" by Dudley M. Campbell is a journey through the origins of Oneonta, New York, as it grew from Native American land to a settled town. The story looks at the challenges and successes of the first people who lived there, from the Delaware and Tuscarora tribes to European settlers. By sharing stories and details from the memories of older residents and other records, the author paints a picture of how Oneonta changed over time. You'll read about daily life during Native American conflicts and frontier hardships, along with the important people such as the merchants and church leaders that helped build the town. The narrative shows how Oneonta slowly became a lively village through the creation of services, government, and industries.