RichfieldHistoric


Richfield Springs, Town of Richfield, Otsego County NY. The town of Richfield was established in 1792. The village of Richfield Springs NY was incorporated in 1861.

The Richfield Springs Historical Association Museum is located on Main Street in Richfield Springs NY. The RSHA's mission to preserve and share the history of Richfield Springs NY.

Richfield Springs NY was once known as "The Brimstone Swamp", Ganowauges, East Richfield, and Canadarago Springs.

During the Victorian Gilded age the Village of Richfield Springs NY was a Spa Tourist town with 14 Hotels and multiple boarding Houses.

SPA is famous for "The great White Sulphur Spring" with some of the strongest Sulphur water in the USA.

Our Spa days are far behind us. The last operational bath house closed 50+ years ago.