Utica in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Herkimer Marched Past This Spot
— 40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 —
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution.
General Herkimer marched past this spot on his way to Fort Stanwix, on August 5, 1777. He was brought back wounded over this same road on the evening of the following day.
Erected 1912 by the Utica Chamber of Commerce. Replaced 2008 by Oneida Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the General Herkimer's 40 Mile March series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 43° 6.278′ N, 75° 13.598′ W. Marker is in Utica, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is on Whitesboro Street east of Burchard Lane, on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located in the downtown district, near the Mohawk River front area, close to where North Genesee Street begins to starts to cross the river. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Utica NY 13501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Site of Old Fort Schuyler (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Utica (about 600 feet away); The Great Ford of the Mohawk (about 600 feet away); Bagg's Tavern (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Site of Old Fort Schuyler (about 600 feet away); Utica Civil War Memorial (approx. one mile away); At This Point (approx. 1.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Utica.
More about this marker. This historical marker was replaced and rededicated by the Oneida Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of Utica, on August 6, 2006.
Regarding General Herkimer Marched Past This Spot. This historical marker is part of a series of historical markers that mark the 40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix, that resulted in the Battle of Oriskany. Some historians believe that this battle, fought between Herkimer's Patriots with his Oneida allies and St. Leger's Loyalists with their Indian allies, was the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 7, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 14, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.