National Register of Historic Places

Mount Hope Reservoir

Oneida, Madison County, New York
Listed
August 28, 1997
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
97000981

About this property

Mount Hope Reservoir is a historic reservoir located in Oneida in Madison County, New York. It includes three contributing sites and four contributing buildings. It was developed between 1883 and 1906 and served as the original source of water for drinking, fire protection, and industrial needs for Oneida. It was all but abandoned by the city in 1979. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The 65-acre (0.26 km2) reservoir property is now a city park, and features hiking trails, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and camping.

Location

Oneida, Madison County, New York
43.05956, -75.64516

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cottage Lawn
Industrial
1.9 mi
Main-Broad-Grove Streets Historic District
Listed
2 mi
Oneida Community Mansion House
Industrial
2 mi
Oneida Community Limited Administration Building
Industrial
2.1 mi
Oneida Armory
Industrial
2.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Raid on Fort Bull 1756
1756Colonial
6.8 mi
Battle of Fort Bull (Oneida Carry 1756)
1756Colonial
8.3 mi
Battle of Fort Bull (Oneida Carry) 1756
1756Colonial
10.6 mi
Battle of Fort Bull
1756Colonial
12.1 mi

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When was Mount Hope Reservoir listed on the National Register?

Mount Hope Reservoir was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Mount Hope Reservoir?

Mount Hope Reservoir is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mount Hope Reservoir?

The period of significance for Mount Hope Reservoir is recorded as the listed era.

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