County profile
Delaware County
Headwaters of the Delaware River
New York\’s fourth-largest county, stretching from the Pepacton and Cannonsville reservoirs to the western Catskills craft food corridor.
County Seat
Delhi
Founded
1797
Population
~44,000 residents
Signature Industries
Agriculture · Outdoor Recreation · Creative Arts
Brief History
Headwaters of the East and West Branch Delaware River, including the famed fly-fishing stretches near Hancock.
Pepacton and Cannonsville reservoirs supply New York City while supporting paddling, cycling, and scenic byways.
The Route 30 corridor links dairy farms, SUNY Delhi, and emerging hospitality ventures.
Geography & Communities
Headwaters of the East and West Branch Delaware River, including the famed fly-fishing stretches near Hancock.
Pepacton and Cannonsville reservoirs supply New York City while supporting paddling, cycling, and scenic byways.
The Route 30 corridor links dairy farms, SUNY Delhi, and emerging hospitality ventures.
Notable People
Leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs who shaped Delaware County.
Jay Gould
Financier and railroad builder born in Roxbury.
John Burroughs
Naturalist and essayist whose Roxbury boyhood homestead is now a historic site.
Local Resources
Government services, tourism contacts, community organizations, and worship directories.
Delaware County, NY Government
County services, boards, health updates, and emergency communications.
Great Western Catskills
Official tourism itineraries and seasonal events.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Business advocacy, workforce, and relocation support.
Delaware County Historical Association
Research library, museum campus, and heritage programming.
Delhi Worship Directory
Interdenominational listings across the county seat.