Near Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Nicholas Herkimer
Nicholas Herkimer
Died
Aug. 17, 1777.
Ten days after the
battle of Oriskany, in
which engagement
he received wounds which
caused his death
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1777.
Location. 43° 1.618′ N, 74° 48.932′ W. Marker is near Little Falls, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker can be reached from New York State Route 169 east of General Herkimer Road, on the right when traveling north. This historic marker is located in the Herkimer Home State Park, a short distance southeast of the Herkimer homestead, in the "Herkimer Homestead Cemetery". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 State Route 169, Little Falls NY 13365, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Nicholas Herkimer Monument (a few steps from this marker); Herkimer Homestead Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); The Bateau (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From This Point (about 400 feet away); General Nicholas Herkimer's Mansion (about 400 feet away); Nicholas Herkimer (about 400 feet away); In Memory of the Men (about 400 feet away); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Falls.
Also see . . .
1. Nicholas Herkimer. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Nicholas Herkimer (1728 - 1777). Geni.com website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Herkimer Home - Little Falls, New York. This is a link to information provided by the Friends of Herkimer Home. (Submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
4. Battle of Oriskany. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 13, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.