Near Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Hendrick
1754-1760
British post guarding
Mohawk Castle. Named for
King Hendrick killed
at Lake George, Sept. 1755 N.Y. State
Historical
Marker
Erected 1928 by the State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 0.238′ N, 74° 46.627′ W. Marker is near Little Falls, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road (County Route 188) and New York State Route 5S, on the left when traveling east on River Road. This historic marker is located in front of a rural residence, on the northeast side of the intersection, across the street from the historic Indian Castle Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Little Falls NY 13365, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mohawk Upper Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of The Battle of Oriskany (approx. 1.6 miles away); Herkimer Little-Falls Area (approx. 1.6 miles away); Molly Brant (approx. 2.1 miles away); General Nicholas Herkimer (approx. 2˝ miles away); General Nicholas Herkimer Monument (approx. 2˝ miles away); Herkimer Homestead Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Bateau (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Falls.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Hendrick. New York State Military Museum website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Fort Hendrick. Dartmouth University Collection website entry (Submitted on November 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,056 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 13, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 8. submitted on April 29, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.