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Herkimer County Map, New York

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Herkimer County, New York

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Herkimer County stretches from the Mohawk Valley to the heart of the Adirondacks in central New York. The county is famous for its Herkimer diamonds, but they’re actually quartz crystals that you can mine yourself.

Herkimer is the county seat. You can’t miss the Herkimer Home State Historic Site, once home to Revolutionary War hero General Nicholas Herkimer. The county has a rich dairy farming tradition.

Visitors come to the southern Adirondacks for scenic trails and views. The Erie Canal runs through the county, showcasing New York’s industrial past. Outdoor lovers enjoy camping and fishing in the Fulton Chain of Lakes.

CategoryDetails
County NameHerkimer County
County SeatHerkimer
PopulationApproximately 61,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesHerkimer, Little Falls, Ilion, Frankfort, Dolgeville, Old Forge
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 90 (New York State Thruway), U.S. Route 20, New York State Route 28, New York State Route 29
FIPS Code36-043
Total Area (Land and Water)1,458 square miles (1,411 sq mi land, 47 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)St. Lawrence County (North), Hamilton County (Northeast), Fulton County (East), Montgomery County (Southeast), Otsego County (South), Oneida County (West), Lewis County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1276° N, 74.9928° W
EtymologyNamed after Nicholas Herkimer, a hero in the American Revolutionary War
Major LandmarksHerkimer Diamond Mines, Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Fort Herkimer Church
WebsiteHerkimer County Website

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