Chenango

Chenango, county, south-central New York state, U.S., bounded by the Unadilla River to the east. It consists of a hilly region drained principally by the Chenango River (which bisects the county north-southwest) and by the Otselic, Susquehanna, and Sangerfield rivers. Parklands include Bowman Lake and Hunts Pond state parks. Hardwoods are abundant in forested areas. Iroquoian-speaking Indians resided in the area until the late 18th century. The county was formed in 1798, its name derived...