Central Square in Brewerton in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Brewerton State Reservation
Photographed by Kevin W., August 1, 2024
1. Fort Brewerton State Reservation Marker
original earthworks
of the fort erected
by the British under
Sir William Johnson
1759
to protect the
western frontier
against the french
and their Indian allies
Erected 1927 by The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 43° 14.54′ N, 76° 8.461′ W. Marker is in Brewerton, New York, in Oswego County. It is in Central Square. It is at the intersection of U.S. 11 and County Route 37, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 11. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Central Square NY 13036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Strategic Crossroads (here, next to this marker); Fort Brewerton (a few steps from this marker); Oliver Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oliver Stevens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Near This Spot (about 400 feet away); Alexis de Tocqueville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brewerton Rear-Range Lighthouse / Onedia River Lighthouse Park
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Photographed by Kevin W., August 1, 2024
2. Fort Brewerton state Reservation Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., August 1, 2024
3. Fort Brewerton Earthworks
Photographed by Kevin W., August 1, 2024
4. Fort Brewerton Earthworks
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
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