German Flatts

Images of America: New York

by Susan R. Perkins, Caryl A. Hopson

German Flatts was established on March 7, 1788, and is comprised of two unique villages. The village of Mohawk was incorporated in 1844, and Ilion soon followed in 1852. With their proximity to the Erie Canal, these villages saw their share of business and industry and flourished as communities. Mohawk was home to a number of famous people, including a treasurer of the United States, a General Motors industrialist, one of the fated space shuttle Challenger crew members, and the two Keno brothers who made antiques a popular obsession on the television program Antiques Roadshow. Ilion is the birthplace of the Remington Arms Company, one of Herkimer County's oldest industries that still exists today and is known around the world. German Flatts provides an interesting snapshot of the daily life and important events in this community's fascinating history.

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 19, 2010

About the author

SUSAN PERKINS has been with the Herkimer County Historical Society for thirty-six years as an archivist, administrative assistant and, for the past twenty-two years, the executive director. She writes monthly articles for the Mohawk Valley Living magazine on the area's history and serves as the town of Manheim historian.

Reviews

[Abigail G · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting picture history of the area between German Flatts and Illion.

[Daniel Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some fantastic historical photos from the villages of Mohawk and Ilion, where my dad's side of the family has lived since the original Burnetsfield Patent (1725). I only wish the book contained more images and text, but it's a welcome addition to the body of literature on the Mohawk Valley.

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Historical photos from the villages of Mohawk and Ilion, in the town of German Flatts. (Yes, two t's. Dunno why - yet.) Of interest if you live here.