Our History
Town of Harpersfield: *The history of Harpersfield began with a meetin between the Harpers and the Onoughquage Indians in 1766, at which an agrement was made for the purchase of lands named in their petition to the Governor and Council of the Province, which was granted.
*Delaware County, New York: History of the Century 1797-1897; by David Murray, LL.D.
The Township of Harpersfield is rich in history, having been originally formed in 1787 and being the only orginal town in Delaware County.
The Purpose of the Harpersfield Historical Society: