Herkimer

The Erie Canal, Herkimer, N.Y.

Erie Canal and Mohawk River, Herkimer, N.Y.

Erie Canal and Mohawk River Bridges, Herkimer, N.Y.

Erie Canal, Herkimer, N.Y.

In the Mohawk Valley, Old Fort Herkimer Church

Herkimer, N.Y., Fort Herkimer Church

Fort Herkimer Church, in the Mohawk Valley, used as place of refuge during Revolutionary War; Built 1759

Old Fort Herkimer Church, Herkimer, N.Y.  This excellent example of Colonial architecture built in 1740 is still in use. Today as a place of worship.  Erected by the early palatine settlers, the stone walls of the church were used as fortifications in the French and Indian War.  General Herkimer attended church here and it was also used as a meeting place for the early settlers of the area.

The Old Turnpike Toll Gate, Herkimer, N.Y.

Herkimer, N.Y.

Herkimer, N.Y.; Nestled in the lovely Mohawk Valley.  The city of Herkimer is a pretty picture from the air.  A thriving, progressive city of much historic significance.  It is located on the New York State Thruway and acts as a gateway to the Adirondack Mountains.

The Mohawk Valley, near Herkimer, N.Y.

Herkimer, N.Y., Trolley Bridge; A delightfully situated village of 6,000 souls; county seat of Herkimer County; on the Mohawk River, the Erie Canal and the Central-Hudson Railroad, 68 miles northwest of Albany, the capital of the State.  Has municipal ownership of its own electric plant and its waterworks.

New York State Thruway Looking East From 1 Mile West of Herkimer Exchange; The New York State Thruway is the longest tall expressway in the world, The entire system comprises 562 miles of superhighway.  Its cost per mile $1,340,000.  The average cost for passenger cars is 1.25 cents per mile, 5 cents per mile for trucks.

Scene near Mohawk, N.Y.

Mohawk River View, Herkimer, N.Y.

General Herkimer at the Battle of Oriskany, August 6th, 1777
Gen. Herkimer Monument and Homestead
Herkimer Monument and Home of General Nicholas Herkimer, Herkimer, NY
Little Falls, NY, General Herkimer Monument
"In the Mohawk Valley" Gen. Herkimer's Monument near Little Falls, NY
General Herkimer's Grave and Monument
Gen Herkimer's Monument, in the Mohawk Valley, near Little Falls, NY Erected by the State of New York
The General Herkimer Home
General Herkimer's house on Erie Canal, East of Finks Basin 1959
Gen. Herkimer's home and Monument in the Mohawk Valley
General Herkimer's Home near Herkimer, NY
General Herkimer Homestead, Little Falls, NY
The Home of General Nicholas Herkimer. Hero of Battle of Driskany Danube near Little Falls, NY
Herkimer, N.Y.*
The Mohawk Valley, near Herkimer, N.Y.*
Life on the Erie Canal, Herkimer, N.Y.*
In the Mohawk Valley*
Herkimer County Fair*
Bird's Eye View of Herkimer*
River Bridge and Canal, Herkimer, N.Y.*

 

 

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