Mohawk Valley’s Founding Fathers | Buffalo News

The Mohawk Valley wasn’t just scenic—it was a hidden powerhouse of American history, where Revolutionary War heroes like Baron von Steuben and William Floyd, signer of the Declaration of Independence, laid down roots. Von Steuben, the military genius who trained the Continental Army, got 14,000 acres here as payment. Floyd’s gear is preserved at the Oneida County History Center. After the war, land was the currency of gratitude—and the valley’s fertile soil drew settlers from New England and beyond. This quiet corner of Upstate New York quietly shaped the nation’s foundation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f0bb7fa43ef6360