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Herkimer County Quick Facts

Founded in 1791
County seat: Herkimer
Largest village German Flatts

Area

Total 1,458 sq mi (3,780 km2)
Land 1,411 sq mi (3,650 km2)
Water 46 sq mi (120 km2) 3.2%

Population as of the 2020 census was 59,937.

Upcoming Herkimer County Events

Named after General Nicholas Herkimer, who died in 1777 from wounds suffered during the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War.

An oil painting titled Herkimer at the Battle of Oriskany. Although wounded, General Nicholas Herkimer rallies the Tryon County militia at the Battle of Oriskany on August 6, 1777. By Frederick Coffay Yohn – Painting at the public library of Utica, New York.

Herkimer County extends from the Mohawk River in the south north into the Adirondack Park. In the Mohawk Valley, it is located between Oneida County and Montgomery County.

Explore Herkimer County

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Government
For the latest Herkimer County government office information including County Legislature, Board of Elections, Budget & Purchasing, County Attorney, County Auditor, County Clerk, District Attorney, Laws, Treasurer’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Real Properties Tax Service, Probation Department, and Weights & Measures
Herkimer County Services and Departments
Including Emergency Services 911, Highway Department, IT Services, Mental Health, Office for the Aging, Public Health, Sewer District, Social Services, Stop DWI, Veteran’s Service Agency, Youth Bureau.
Herkimer County Historical Society
The beginnings of the Herkimer County Historical Society originated with five prominent Herkimer citizens—George W. Smith, John Dryden Henderson, Henry Churchill, Charles E. Snyder and Henry G. Munger—who were given the task by the Herkimer Free Library Board of Trustees in December, 1895, to take initial steps to organize a Herkimer County Historical Society.
Public Health
The Herkimer County Public Health team is dedicated to the protection and promotion of our resident’s health through the provision of high quality, comprehensive, individualized services, in all phases of the life cycle.
Frequently asked questions
Visit the county’s “How do I?” page for frequently asked questions regarding government services and agencies
County directory with commonly called numbers
Additional community agencies
School Districts
Comprehensive list Herkimer County Schools.
Herkimer College
Herkimer College is a SUNY campus ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. It is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for Herkimer County residents, and contributing to the overall health and economy of our community.
Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce
Whether you are a first time visitor or growing a small business, Herkimer County has something to offer everyone. From affordable housing, four season outdoor recreation and events, an area steeped in Revolutionary War history, to touring Broadway shows, and regional growth from Utica nanotech, Herkimer County is a great place to live, work, and play.
Voting information
Take a look at a comprehensive NYS voting resource where you can find out who your elected officials are and even track legislation.