National Register of Historic Places
Fort Johnson
Fort Johnson is a historic place in Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000858.
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Fort Johnson
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About this place
What is Fort Johnson?
Old Fort Johnson is a historic house museum and historic site at 2 Mergner Road in Fort Johnson, New York. It is the site of Fort Johnson, a two-story stone house originally enclosed in fortifications built by Sir William Johnson about 1749. The fort served as Johnson's home, business office and trading center until 1763 when he moved to Johnson Hall in what is now Johnstown, New York. Sir William's son Sir John Johnson owned the house from 1763 until 1776, when it was confiscated by the local Committee of Safety. The house remains and is owned and operated as a museum by the Montgomery County Historical Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Johnson
- City
- Fort Johnson
- County
- Montgomery County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- November 28, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72000858
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.95725, -74.24044
When was Fort Johnson listed on the National Register?
Fort Johnson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.
Where is Fort Johnson located?
Fort Johnson is located in Fort Johnson, Montgomery County, New York at approximately 42.95725, -74.24044. See the map above.
Is Fort Johnson a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Johnson is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.