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History · Schenevus

Schenevus dates to 1793, and 41% of its homes were built before 1940

1 place in town is on the National Register. Below: old-book passages.

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How Schenevus began

When was Schenevus founded?

1793

Schenevus dates its founding to 1793 (Wikidata). Its post office opened in 1848.

2020 census: 494233 years
Founding year: Wikidata. First post office: 1848.

What stands out about Schenevus’ past

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A history waiting to be writtenNo old photos of Schenevus are in the public archives yet. The rest are in attics and albums.Old housesHalf of Schenevus’ homes were built before 1952.Deep rootsEstablished in 1793: 233 years of Schenevus.
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Schenevus, in brief

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Schenevus is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the town of Maryland in southeastern Otsego County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Schenevus had a population of 494. The Schenevus Central School district home of covers the towns of Maryland, Westford, Milford, Decatur and Roseboom. The Schenevus Carousel and Twentieth Century Steam Riding Gallery No. 409 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New York State Route 7 runs through the center of Schenevus, and Interstate 88 passes just to the south, serving the CDP via exit 18. Schenevus was an incorporated village from 1870 to 1994.

Schenevus was established in 1793. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 551 to 494 (-10%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

From the old history books

What they wrote about Schenevus in 1878

Passages that mention Schenevus, cut from the printed page as they were published.

THE SCHENEVUS BAPTIST CHURCH. * The Schenevus Baptist church was organized in the village of Schenevus, in the year 1871, by Rev. Albert Martin, who was also the first pastor.
History of Otsego County, New York. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers1878Read the page →
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THE SCHENEVUS BAPTIST CHURCH. * The Schenevus Baptist church was organized in the village of Schenevus, in the year 1871, by Rev. Albert Martin, who was also the first pastor.

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Schenevus was originally called Jacksonboro', and iii 1829 a post-office of that name was established here, and Joseph Carpenter appointed postmaster. The name of the office and village was changed to Schenevus some time prior to 1840, and E. E. Ferry appointed postmaster. Postmasters from that tim…
History of Otsego County, New York. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers1878Read the page →
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Schenevus was originally called Jacksonboro', and iii 1829 a post-office of that name was established here, and Joseph Carpenter appointed postmaster. The name of the office and village was changed to Schenevus some time prior to 1840, and E. E. Ferry appointed postmaster. Postmasters from that time to the present have been as follows : George W. Chase, Amos H. Brown, Carlton Brown, Levi Boardman, and S. H. Gurney, the present incumbent.

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Schenevus, decade by decade

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On the National Register

1 historic place in Schenevus

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National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place’s page.

Questions about Schenevus’ history

What year was Schenevus founded?

In 1793, according to Wikidata. Schenevus’ post office opened in 1848.

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Where this page comes from

Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →

From Wikimedia Commons (5), Wikidata and Wikipedia for famous people and old county and town histories (Internet Archive). Archive images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.