National Historic Landmark

Fort Johnson

Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York
Listed
November 28, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
72000858

About this property

Old Fort Johnson is a historic house museum and historic site at 2 Mergner Road (junction of New York State Routes 5 and 67) in Fort Johnson, New York. It is the site of Fort Johnson, a two-story stone house originally enclosed in fortifications built by Sir William Johnson about 1749. The fort served as Johnson's home, business office and trading center until 1763 when he moved to Johnson Hall in what is now Johnstown, New York. Sir William's son Sir John Johnson owned the house from 1763 until 1776, when it was confiscated by the local Committee of Safety. The house remains and is owned and operated as a museum by the Montgomery County Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.

Location

Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York
42.95725, -74.24044

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fort Johnson listed on the National Register?

Fort Johnson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Fort Johnson?

Fort Johnson is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Johnson a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Johnson has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort Johnson?

The period of significance for Fort Johnson is recorded as the early_republic era.

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