Fultonville in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of The Battle of Oriskany
August 6, 1777
— Historic New York —
Site of The Battle of Oriskany,
August 6, 1777
Oriskany Battlefield
(Eight miles west of Utica)
Erected 1961 by Education Department & Department of Public Works.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 56.563′ N, 74° 23.91′ W. Marker is in Fultonville, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on New York State Thruway Westbound (Interstate 90 at milepost 184), on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the rest area, two miles west of Fultonville on I-90 (New York State Thruway) westbound. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fultonville NY 12072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herkimer Home - 1764 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohawk Area (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Hall - 1763 (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Mohawk Area (approx. ¼ mile away); Veeder Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Volkert Veeder (approx. half a mile away); Kateri's Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Liberty Pole (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fultonville.
More about this marker. General Nicholas Herkimer, who commanded the Tryon Militia and was mortally wounded during the Battle of Oriskany, had built his house near here in 1764 (see nearby marker).
Additional keywords. Mohawk Valley Oriskany Stanwix Herkimer Burgoyne
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2007, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,899 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2007, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.