Near Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mohawk Upper Castle
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
1. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
Archeological Site
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Erected 1993 by the National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 43° 0.224′ N, 74° 46.663′ W. Marker is near Little Falls, New York, in Herkimer County. Marker is on Dillenbeck Road (County Route 213) near New York State Route 5S. This historic marker is affixed to a large rock, which is situated next to the flag pole, located in front of 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. Fort Hendrick (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);
this page online
More about this marker. The historic Indian Castle Church that the featured marker is located in front of is significant because the church was built by Sir William Johnson in 1769 for the Mohawk Indians. The Indian Castle website describes the church as follows: "The small, simple, but elegant, 239 year old church rests on a gentle knoll with a background of pine trees, and old tombstones. The white church has long kept watch over Mohawk Valley travelers and the church can be easily seen from the New York State Thruway."
Also see . . .
1. Mohawk Upper Castle Historic District. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Indian Castle Church. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
2. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
View of the historic marker affixed to a large rock on the grounds of the historic Indian Castle Church.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
3. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
View of the historic marker situated next to the flag pole, on the grounds of the historic Indian Castle Church.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
4. Mohawk Upper Castle Church
View of the historic Indian Castle Church, with the flag pole, and the featured historic marker at the base of the flag pole, just to the left of the church.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
5. Historic Indian Castle Church
View of the Historic Indian Castle Church and the church grounds where the historic marker is located.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012
6. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
View of the historic Indian Castle Church as seen from the site of the Fort Hendrick historic marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
7. Mohawk Upper Castle Church
Another view of the historic Indian Castle Church, with the flag pole, and the featured historic marker at the base of the flag pole, just to the left of the church.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
8. Mohawk Upper Castle Church
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
9. Historic Indian Castle Church
View of the Historic Indian Castle Church and the church grounds where the historic marker is located.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 11, 2014
10. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
View of the historic Indian Castle Church as seen from the site of the Fort Hendrick historic marker.
Photographed By Scott J. Payne, July 25, 2020
11. Mohawk Upper Castle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,042 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 13, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 11. submitted on July 31, 2020, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.
