Herkimer Home State Historic Site
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Herkimer House
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House of Nicholas Hermiker, 2009
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| Location | Near NY 5 S., Danube, New York |
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| Area | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Built | 1750 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 71000539[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 12, 1971 |
Herkimer Home State Historic Site is a historic house museum in Herkimer County, New York, USA. Herkimer Home is in the north part of the Town of Danube, south of the Mohawk River.
The site is north of the New York State Thruway.
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
Picnic area, Scenic views, Visitor Center, Tours, Re-enactments, Gardens, 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
References
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- ↑ John G. Waite and Paul R. Huey, Herkimer House: An Historic Structure Report (New York State Historic Trust, 1972)
- ↑ http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x1650247589/Herkimer-Home-on-state-chopping-block
External links
Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
- Herkimer Home State Historic Site (Official site), at NYS OPRHP
- Herkimer home information
- Herkimer Home, Danube, New York, in LandmarkSociety.org book
