Herkimer Home State Historic Site

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.

Herkimer House
House of Nicholas Herkimer, 2009
LocationNear NY 5 S., Danube, New York
Coordinates43°1′40″N 74°48′52″W
Area160 acres (65 ha)
Built1750
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No.71000539[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 12, 1971

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]

Services and activities
Monument to Nicholas Herkimer in the family's cemetery

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
  • List of New York State Historic Sites

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. John G. Waite and Paul R. Huey, Herkimer House: An Historic Structure Report (New York State Historic Trust, 1972)
  3. "Times Telegram: Local & World News, Sports & Entertainment in Herkimer, NY". Times Telegram. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
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