About this property
Fort Klock , a fortified stone homestead in the Mohawk River Valley of Upstate New York, was built c.1750 by Johannes Klock, and is a good example of a mid-18th century fortified home and trading post, seeing use during the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War The fort is located at 7203 Route 5 roughly two miles (3 km) east of the Village of St. Johnsville, New York. Fort Klock is part of a 30-acre (12 ha) complex that includes the historic homestead, a renovated Colonial Dutch Barn, blacksmith shop, and 19th-century schoolhouse. The site is maintained by Fort Klock Historic Restoration and is open seasonally as a living museum. The fort was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000859. It was listed on November 28, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Klock listed on the National Register?
Fort Klock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fort Klock?
Fort Klock is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Klock a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Klock 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 Klock?
The period of significance for Fort Klock is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1750.
Can I research the history near Fort Klock?
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