Profile for Sharon Springs, New York, NY

Developed as a spa in the 1820s

The local economy rebounded after World War II, when Jewish refugees visited area resorts

The village moldered with the decline of the mineral spas. However, in recent years, local residents have begun restoring some of the historic buildings

Historic sites and museums: Sharon Historical Museum Complex

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Sharon Springs

Cemeteries (24)

Communities (17)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (2)

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• Schoharie County data
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• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Sharon Springs demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Schoharie County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Albany area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 13459 ZIP code.

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• Schoharie County government
• Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce

20% of Sharon Springs residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Sharon Springs ancestry & family history guide.

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• Schoharie County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - NY data
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• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
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• Veteran grave locator

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• Sharon Springs business guide
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• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in New York
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Sharon Springs was $24,664, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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26% of Sharon Springs residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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• Schoharie County historical society
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Historic districts in Sharon Springs include Sharon Springs Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Sharon Springs, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $401.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $745.

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Libraries in Sharon Springs include Sharon Springs Free Library ... View libraries

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Schoharie County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Sharon Springs political report.

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The average commute time for Sharon Springs workers is 28 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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