Herkimer Home State Historic Site

Herkimer House

House of Nicholas Hermiker, 2009
Location Near NY 5 S., Danube, New York
Coordinates 43°1′40″N 74°48′52″W / 43.02778°N 74.81444°W / 43.02778; -74.81444Coordinates: 43°1′40″N 74°48′52″W / 43.02778°N 74.81444°W / 43.02778; -74.81444
Area 160 acres (65 ha)
Built 1750
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 71000539[1]
Added to NRHP February 12, 1971

Herkimer Home State Historic Site is a historic house museum in Herkimer County, New York, USA. Herkimer Home is in the north part of the Town of Danube, south of the Mohawk River.

The home was built in 1764 by Nicholas Herkimer, who died there in 1777 from wounds suffered in the Battle of Oriskany. He is also buried there. In 1834, the house was owned by Nicholas Herkimer's nephew, John Herkimer.[2]

Monument to Nicholas Herkimer in the family's cemetery

Services and activities

The site offers a picnic area, scenic views, a visitor center, tours, re-enactments, gardens, and hiking.

Attempted closure

In 2010, Democratic Governor David Paterson attempted to close the park due to budget cuts. Opposition to the closure was strong, and the park remained open.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ John G. Waite and Paul R. Huey, Herkimer House: An Historic Structure Report (New York State Historic Trust, 1972)
  3. ↑ http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x1650247589/Herkimer-Home-on-state-chopping-block

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