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Herkimer County

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Herkimer County History

Herkimer County, founded in 1791, once covered a vast section of New York State - eleven counties!  It could appropriately be called the "Mother of the Empire State's Heart Section."

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Facts

  • Population: 64,427
  • Year Organized: 1791
  • Area: 1,412 Square Miles

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Census Information

Visit the U.S. Census Website for an array of demographic information.
U.S. Census information

Herkimer County Website

Your link for the official Herkimer County Website.
herkimercounty.org

Last modified: June 04, 2008
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