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Fort Klock

Fort Klock is a historic place in St. Johnsville, 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 72000859.

St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New YorkListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72000859★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Fort Klock
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About this place

What is Fort Klock?

Fort Klock, a fortified stone homestead in the Mohawk River Valley of Upstate New York, was built c.1750 by Johannes Klock, and is a good example of a mid-18th century fortified home and trading post, seeing use during the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War The fort is located at 7203 Route 5 roughly two miles (3 km) east of the Village of St. Johnsville, New York. Fort Klock is part of a 30-acre (12 ha) complex that includes the historic homestead, a renovated Colonial Dutch Barn, blacksmith shop, and 19th-century schoolhouse. The site is maintained by Fort Klock Historic Restoration and is open seasonally as a living museum. The fort was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Klock
City
St. Johnsville
County
Montgomery County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000859
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.98578, -74.64893
When was Fort Klock listed on the National Register?

Fort Klock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Fort Klock located?

Fort Klock is located in St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York at approximately 42.98578, -74.64893. See the map above.

Is Fort Klock a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Klock is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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