The village of Herkimer; incorporated on April 6; 1807; was the first village in Herkimer County and was named after Revolutionary War hero Gen. Nicholas Herkimer. First settled by the Palatine Germans in 1725; the villages ideal location at the juncture of the Mohawk River and West Canada Creek made it the focal point of the county; and it was soon designated the county seat. The village population grew with the development of mills and factories; prompting the construction of elaborate homes; churches; diverse shops; and the New York Central Railroad; which ran directly through the village center with four main line tracks. Herkimer Village provides a snapshot of the daily life and important events in this villages colorful and dynamic history.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. nice photosBy roskoI have been reading books on the LSE since I was a teen discovered the remains of the Huntington Park trestle in the park woods. like some ancient ruin. Oh. thats from the interurban said my mom. who rode it at least once as a kid (when her dads car broke down in the country and they had to get home to Cleveland). The author has done a great job on finding interesting old photos of the line and the people and towns of the time. I disagree with their analysis of the finances and history of the LSE- for a more in depth evaluation of the lines history. the Indiana Univeristy press book is much better. Or one of the late Harry Chistiansens books. But this is still an enjoyable book. economically priced. Id get it again!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LSE Arcadia bookBy Dwight LongGreat picture book to fill in Harwoods LSE history0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If your interested goodBy MrMosekaMany good photos and info. I am not an expert but live in area. recommend to all rail fans and interurban lovers
