General Nicholas Herkimer Monument

Historical marker location:

200 State Route 169, Little Falls, New York

( Marker can be reached from State Route 169 (New York State Route 169) east of General Herkimer Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1896

The first American museum was founded in New York City in 1792. It was called the American Museum, and it was located in what is now City Hall Park.