Unadilla is in the southern portion of the Central New York state region, near the Binghamton metro area. Bordered by the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers, Unadilla is a popular place for canoeing and kayaking, and hosts races throughout the spring and summer season. The town name is an Iroquois Indian word for "meeting place," indicating the nearby site where the two rivers join. The original town was destroyed during the Revolutionary War, and had to be rebuilt. Formed in 1912, Unadilla's Boy Scout Troop is the oldest continually recognized troop in the United States. Spectacular Bid, a racehorse honored at the Thoroughbred Hall of Fame, was bred in Unadilla.