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French, English
and Palatine German settlers. In 1791, Herkimer County was one of
3 counties split off from Montgomery County. This was much
larger than the present county, however, and was reduced by a
number of subsequent splits.
Dolgeville was incorporated in 1881
and named after Alfred Dolge, who dammed the creek and built a
factory here. It was also once known as Brockett's Bridge.
There are
literally hundreds of historic attractions in the Mohawk Valley,
covering a wide variety of aspects in the area's role in the settling
of the country.
The General Herkimer State Historic Site near Little Falls pays
homage to Herkimer County's namesake and Revolutionary War hero,
General Nicholas Herkimer. His home is open to visitors spring
through autumn and the site stages a number of Revolutionary War
era-based special events throughout the season.
The Erie
Canal, the State's oldest man-made trade route, winds through the
valley and offers numerous locks worth visiting.
Many towns and valleys
have historical societies and buildings, including the Herkimer County
Historical Society in Herkimer, preserving
the past.
Area historic sites include Indian Castle
Church, Fort Herkimer Church, Historic Four Corners in Herkimer, Linus
Yale Home in Newport, Fairfield Academy site, Balloon Farm in
Frankfort, Fort Klock, Johnston Hall in Johnstown and many, many more. |
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