Otsego in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blacksmith Shop
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
In New Berlin, New York
and Used Continuously
As a Blacksmith Shop Until 1934
Presented by
Charles H. Mitchell
of New Berlin
to the
Farmers Museum, 1944
Re-erected on this site in 1946
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 42° 42.738′ N, 74° 55.761′ W. Marker is in Otsego, New York, in Otsego County. It can be reached from New York 80. Marker is mounted at the entry to the blacksmith shop, which is one of the historic buildings on display at the Farmers' Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5775 New York Route 80, Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smith Morey Barn (a few steps from this marker); The Toddsville Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Filer's Corners Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Country Lawyer's Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Empire State Carousel
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Fenimore Farm and County Village. Fenimore Farm and County Village website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Rural Blacksmith Blog. (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
2. Blacksmith Shop
The marker is mounted to the right of the doorway.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 10, 2011
3. Inside the Blacksmith Shop
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
