In Memory of the Men
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution.
To the memory of the men
who passed along this route
and fought with
General Nicholas Herkimer
on the Battle Field of Oriskany
August 6, 1777.
Marker can be reached from State Route 169 (New York Route 169) east of General Herkimer Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
