Cobleskill is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States.
There are more historical notes on the pages of the village of Cobleskill and Schoharie County.
The town was named after mill owner Jacob Kobell, and the word "kil", which is Dutch for stream.
The Cobleskill militia, along with a detachment of Continentals, were reconnoitering near George Warner's house when they encountered a small party of Iroquois warriors.
The soldiers pursued the warriors for about a mile when 200-300 Iroquois and Loyalists, led by Mohawk war leader Joseph Brant, opened fire on the rebels.
Both the Interstate and NY-10 follow a route similar to Cobleskill Creek.
35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
Secret Caverns is located just outside Cobleskill, and was formed during the last Ice Age.