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Rome in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

U.S. Arsenal

 
 
U.S. Arsenal Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
1. U.S. Arsenal Marker
Inscription.
Site of
U.S. Arsenal
Maintained as an arsenal
during the war of 1812 and
subsequently until 1873.

 
Erected 1970 by Oneida County D.P.W.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
 
Location. 43° 12.929′ N, 75° 28.029′ W. Marker is in Rome, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is at the intersection of West Dominick Street and Arsenal Square, on the right when traveling west on West Dominick Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 West Dominick Street, Rome NY 13440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Oneida Carrying Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Stars & Stripes First Flew in Battle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Christopher P. Destito (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Empire State Trail at Rome (approx. 0.6 miles away); Unknown Soldiers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rome (approx. 0.6 miles away); Discover how courage, survival, and success against the odds shaped history... (approx. 0.6 miles away); Futile Approach (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rome.
 
Regarding U.S. Arsenal. The Arsenal or Commandant's House is an excellent example of
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the Federalist style of architecture erected by our federal government. The house was part of a three acre federal complex comprising barracks, arsenal, magazine, workshops, etc., built to support American forces waging the war of 1812. Located across the military road to Sacket's Harbor, the house stood on a slight eminence with an orchard and Wood Creek on the west and gardens on the east. The construction took place in 1813 under the supervision of Major James Dalleba of the Federal Ordnance Department.
 
U.S. Arsenal Marker & Commandant's House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
2. U.S. Arsenal Marker & Commandant's House
Arsenal House - West Dominick Street, Rome, NY image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
3. Arsenal House - West Dominick Street, Rome, NY
Arsenal House image. Click for full size.
NYS Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation
4. Arsenal House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 745 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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