The original Unadilla was settled about 1770 at the confluence of the
Susquehanna and Unadilla Rivers where the Village of Sidney is now. The
name Unadilla, which represents one spelling from a number of different
interpretations of several Indian dialects, is said to mean "Meeting Place",
indicating the place where two rivers meet. The location of the village
now called Unadilla was first settled about the same time by a group of
Scotch-Irish at the junction of the Ouleout Creek and the Susquehanna River.
Both communities were destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Shortly
thereafter, Unadilla Village was again settled, finally incorporated in
1889. It became an important stop for travel west, the Catskill Turnpike
crossing the Susquehanna at Wattles Ferry, located in the eastern end of
the village. Eventually, the turnpikes were replaced in important by the
Albany and Susquehanna Railroad (later the Delaware and Hudson), while
the small community continued to take advantage of this progress and prosper.
Unadilla is named "The Village Beautiful" is located in the southeast
corner of Otsego County at the junction of the beautiful Susquehanna and
Unadilla Rivers. The surrounding area is generally called the Tri-Town.
This includes the villages of Unadilla, Afton, Bainbridge, and Sidney.
Sidney is the commercial and industrial hub of the area where as the village
of Unadilla has remained as a residential community. New York State Route
7 runs through the village with two interchange accesses to Interstate
88 (exit 10 & exit 11). Unadilla is a short drive from Albany,
Oneonta, Cooperstown, Utica, Syracuse, Delhi, and Binghamton.
Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and along the Susquehanna
River, the Unadilla area has four seasons recreational opportunities for
every interest. Unadilla has four parks, playgrounds, softball diamonds,
and tennis courts. In addition, the school athletic fields and gymnasiums
are made available for public use. The recreation commission organizes
many activities, such as softball, volleyball, basketball, little league,
and swimming instruction. Members and guests find the Sidney Country Club
9-Hole course a challenge. Area bowling alleys provide facilities for many
leagues, as well as open bowling for individuals. Outdoor activities include
camping, hunting, fishing, and canoeing can be enjoyed at the East Sidney
Lake. Indoor polo is played on a regular schedule at the Susquehanna Stables
which is also the site for numerous of horse shows.
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