Historical Marker
General Nicolas Herrhheimer
Historical marker location:
Herkimer, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Park Place and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Park Place.)
New York State was home to several utopian communities in the 19th century, including the Oneida Community in central New York, which practiced communal living and free love, and the Shakers, who were known for their furniture and craftsmanship.