National Register of Historic Places

Herkimer House

Danube, Herkimer County, New York
Listed
February 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000539

About this property

Herkimer Home State Historic Site is a historic house museum in Herkimer County, New York, United States. 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. The site offers a picnic area, scenic views, a visitor center, guided tours (which are available on Wednesdays to Sundays from Memorial Day to Columbus Day), re-enactments, gardens, and hiking. The site is assciable through a road located near New York State Thruway exit 29A and via the Empire State Trail. 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. Media related to Herkimer House at Wikimedia Commons Herkimer Home State Historic Site (Official site), at NYS OPRHP Herkimer Home information Archived February 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Herkimer Home, Danube, New York, in LandmarkSociety.org book

Location

Danube, Herkimer County, New York
43.02881, -74.81539

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Sources

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When was Herkimer House listed on the National Register?

Herkimer House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Herkimer House?

Herkimer House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Herkimer House?

The period of significance for Herkimer House is recorded as the industrial era.

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