Near Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Revolution in the Mohawk Valley

Herkimer Home State Historic Site

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

1. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

Inscription.

Revolution in the Mohawk Valley. Herkimer Home State Historic Site. During the American Revolution, almost half of the military actions in New York State occurred along the strategic corridor of the Mohawk Valley. In 1777 British, Native American and Loyalist battalions attacked from the west and north. Defeats at Fort Stanwix and elsewhere forced a British surrender at Saratoga, the war's turning point., The bloodshed at Oriskany in 1777 was one of many encounters between former neighbors on the battlefield. In this region the Revolution was a civil war that divided families and communities, both European and Native American. Many stayed loyal to the British King and were forced to move, forfeiting their property. The remainder took up arms or struggled to remain neutral., For seven long years enemy raids terrorized the Mohawk Valley, periodically burning the fertile farms of this "bread basket" of New York. By 1783, the region had been reduced to little more than fortified homesteads, militia posts and abandoned fields., Explore the many sides of America's revolution for independence. Visit the Revolutionary War Heritage Trail sites of the Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor., [Revolutionary War Heritage Sites by Regions]:, Western Region , 1. Shako:wi Oneida Cultural Center, Oneida , 2. Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome , 3. Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Oriskany , 4. Steuben Memorial State Historic Site, Remsen , 5. Oneida County Historical Society, Utica , 6. Herkimer County Historical Society, Herkimer , 7. Fort Herkimer Church, German Flatts , 8. Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Little Falls , 9. Indian Castle Church, Danube, Central Region , 10. Margaret Reaney Memorial Library, St. Johnsville , 11. Nellis Tavern, St. Johnsville 12. Fort Klock, St. Johnsville 13. Fort Plain Museum, Fort Plain , 14. Palatine Church, Town of Palatine , 15. Stone Arabia Preservation Society, Stone Arabia , 16. Van Alstyne Homestead, Canajoharie , 17. Cherry Valley Museum, Cherry Valley , 18. Johnstown: Johnson Hall State Historic Site, Battle of Johnstown, Drumm House, Tryon County Courthouse, Fort Johnstown , 19. Montgomery Co. History and Archives, Fonda , 20. Old Fort Johnson, Fort Johnson , 21. Guy Park, Amsterdam , 22. Old Stone Fort Museum, Schoharie , 23. Palatine House, Schoharie , 24. Battle of Flockey, Fultonham, Eastern Region , 25. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction , 26. Schenectady Stockade, Schenectady , 27. Philip Schuyler Country House, Schuylerville , 28. Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater , 29. Van Schaick Mansion, Cohoes , 30. Crailo State Historic Site, Rensselaer , 31. Albany: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Ten Broeck Mansion ,

During the American Revolution, almost half of the military actions in New York State occurred along the strategic corridor of the Mohawk Valley. In 1777 British, Native American and Loyalist battalions attacked from the west and north. Defeats at Fort Stanwix and elsewhere forced a British surrender at Saratoga, the war's turning point.

The bloodshed at Oriskany in 1777 was one of many encounters between former neighbors on the battlefield. In this region the Revolution was a civil war that divided families and communities, both European and Native American. Many stayed loyal to the British King and were forced to move, forfeiting their property. The remainder took up arms or struggled to remain neutral.

For seven long years enemy raids terrorized the Mohawk Valley, periodically burning the fertile farms of this "bread basket" of New York. By 1783, the region had been reduced to little more than fortified homesteads, militia posts and abandoned fields.

Explore the many sides of America's revolution for independence. Visit the Revolutionary War Heritage Trail sites of the Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor.

[Revolutionary War Heritage Sites by Regions]:

Western Region
1. Shako:wi Oneida Cultural Center, Oneida
2. Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome
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Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Oriskany
4. Steuben Memorial State Historic Site, Remsen
5. Oneida County Historical Society, Utica
6. Herkimer County Historical Society, Herkimer
7. Fort Herkimer Church, German Flatts
8. Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Little Falls
9. Indian Castle Church, Danube

Central Region
10. Margaret Reaney Memorial Library, St. Johnsville
11. Nellis Tavern, St. Johnsville 12. Fort Klock, St. Johnsville 13. Fort Plain Museum, Fort Plain
14. Palatine Church, Town of Palatine
15. Stone Arabia Preservation Society, Stone Arabia
16. Van Alstyne Homestead, Canajoharie
17. Cherry Valley Museum, Cherry Valley
18. Johnstown: Johnson Hall State Historic Site, Battle of Johnstown, Drumm House, Tryon County Courthouse, Fort Johnstown
19. Montgomery Co. History & Archives, Fonda
20. Old Fort Johnson, Fort Johnson
21. Guy Park, Amsterdam
22. Old Stone Fort Museum, Schoharie
23. Palatine House, Schoharie
24. Battle of Flockey, Fultonham

Eastern Region
25. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction
26. Schenectady Stockade, Schenectady
27. Philip Schuyler Country House, Schuylerville
28. Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater
29. Van Schaick Mansion, Cohoes
30. Crailo State Historic

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

2. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

Close-up view of the text on the historical marker.

Site, Rensselaer
31. Albany: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Ten Broeck Mansion

Erected by Heritage New York. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 43° 1.65′ N, 74° 49.037′ 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. This historic marker is located in the Herkimer Home State Park, on a traffic island at the eastern edge of the parking lot, near where the footpath that leads to the park visitor center and the Herkimer Homestead begins. 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. Nicholas Herkimer (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of the Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Nicholas Herkimer (within shouting distance of this marker); From This Point (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Nicholas Herkimer's Mansion (about 500 feet away); Herkimer Homestead Cemetery (about 500 feet

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

3. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

A close-up view of the map on the historical marker, showing where this historical marker is located on the Mohawk Valley Heritage Tour Route.

away); General Nicholas Herkimer (about 500 feet away); General Nicholas Herkimer Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Falls.

Also see . . . Revolutionary War. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

4. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

View of the historical marker, looking east towards the park's visitor center.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

5. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

View of the historical marker, situated on a traffic island in the parking lot, looking east towards the park's flagpole and the "General Herkimer, 40 Mile March" monument located at the base of the flagpole, and the walkway that leads to the park's visitor center.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 12, 2012

6. Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Marker

View looking south of the historical marker, situated on a traffic island, in the parking lot.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.