The county was discovered by accident in 1609 by Henry Hudson. He was sailing up the river when he had an accident with his ship and was forced to go ashore in search of food and supplies. At that time the Mohican Indians occupied the land. Soon the Dutch & Germans settled in the area and in 1786 the county was officially formed.
Most of us have grown to love the beautiful terrain, which combines rolling hills, lakes, ponds and streams, as well as the gently sloping mountains of the Catskills and the Berkshires. Whether a full time resident or a weekender, all of us tend to agree we are all so lucky to be able to call Columbia County our home. Let us show you the way home!
