Why visit Mohawk
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Herkimer County Courthouse and Herkimer County Historical Society.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Mohawk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mohawk
Mohawk is a village in Herkimer County, New York, United States. The population was 2,731 at the 2010 census. The village was named after the adjacent Mohawk River.
From the Wikipedia article Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
Herkimer County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
County courthouse in New York, United States of America
Herkimer County Historical Society
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Herkimer County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Prison in New York, United States of America
Palatine German Frame House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Remington Stables
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic stable building located at Ilion, New York, United States
Thomas Richardson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Government building in Ilion, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Government building in Herkimer, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes18
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
701 Mohawk Street, Herkimer
Mo-We 07:00-23:00; Th-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00
6 more on the map.
History
The area was settled by Palatine Germans after 1722. In 1725, the King of Great Britain and Governor Burnet granted Mohawk to the Palatine Germans in what was known as the Burnetsfield Patent.
George Washington was known to stop in Mohawk to have lunch at the Shoemaker Tavern on his way to and from Fort Stanwix in Rome.
Mohawk became known as "Bennetts Corners" after a hotel stand that was located here in 1826. In 1838, the village became
The village was incorporated on April 16, 1844. The first president of the village, Frederick Bellinger, came into office on May 4 of that year.
The first mayor of Mohawk was James V. Casey, who was elected in 1960. The current mayor is Jim Baron.
Mohawk is one of only twelve villages in New York still incorporated under a municipal charter, the other villages having incorporated or re-incorporated under the provisions of Village Law.
The Herkimer County shootings took place partially in Mohawk on March 13, 2013.
From the History section of Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Fort Herkimer Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
The Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
71 East Main Street, Mohawk
Saint Francis De Sales Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
219 North Bellinger Street, Herkimer
Saints Anthony and Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
229 South Main Street, Herkimer
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Primary Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
130 West Albany Street, Herkimer
Map of Mohawk
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 11°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Falls City Rsch Hcn (8 mi away), rain and snow from Dolgeville 1.9 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Herkimer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dolgeville Airport (1F6) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Herkimer 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Ilion 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Frankfort 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Little Falls 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Richfield Springs 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Utica 13 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Dolgeville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- New Hartford 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- St. Johnsville 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Clinton 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130704-Z-ZZ999-004, U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer, New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley Flood Relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-018, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-014, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-017, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-003, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- New York National Guard responds to Mohawk Valley floods 130705-Z-ZZ999-012, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley Flood Relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-016, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley Flood Relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-015, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-013, U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130704-Z-ZZ999-101, U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer, New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters/RELEASED, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130704-Z-ZZ999-102, U.S. Army photo by Maj. Sean Flynn, New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130704-Z-ZZ999-009, U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer, New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters/RELEASED, Public domain
- Mohawk Valley flood relief 130704-Z-ZZ999-008, U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer, New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters/RELEASED, Public domain
- IlionNY PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY FirstMethodistChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerkimerNY PalatineGermanFrameHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY ThomasRichardsonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herkimer County Jail Sep 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Herkimer County Courthouse Sept 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Herkimer County Historical Society Sep 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- (Chute du Mohack River.) (3990001461), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- ISS065-E-112451 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-112450 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS006-E-10095 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageHerkimerB, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SenecaChief2025BicentennialVoyageHerkimerA, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pastinaca sativa 216356637, ladyjanaye, CC BY 4.0
- Long shot of the bench (OpenBenches 2052-1), Anonymous Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Close-up of the inscription (OpenBenches 2052-2), Anonymous Unknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Francis E Spinner Statue, LizSpraker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Francis E. Spinner statue, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- General Herkimer Monument, Myers Park Herkimer NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IlionNY RemingtonStables, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herkimer Town Hall, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church of Herkimer, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerkimerNY PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quackenbush building in Herkimer NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office, Herkimer, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quackenbush Factory, Scottflansburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crazy Otto's Empire Diner, Herkimer New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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