Fulton in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oswego Canal

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 23, 2025

1. Oswego Canal Marker

Inscription.
On July 4, 1826, construction began on the first 12-mile section of the Oswego Canal from the falls above Fulton (then called Oswego Falls) to the harbor at Oswego. Originally , the canal had a depth of only four feet. Dredging was done over the years increasing the depth to approximately ten feet. By the early 2Oth century , engine-driven boats had caused damage to the natural earthen banks of the canal.

In 1903, New York State authorized the construction of a new Barge Canal system to replace the Erie Canal and its branches. Construction of the Oswego Barge Canal took place between 1905 and 1917.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1826.

Location. 43° 19.253′ N, 76° 25.014′ W. Marker is in Fulton, New York, in Oswego County. It can be reached from Towpath Trail 0.1 miles west of South First Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on the footpath beside the Oswego River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fulton NY 13069, 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: The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Public Library (about 500 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Fulton’s Industries Along the River (about 700 feet away); John Wells Pratt House (about 800 feet away); Msgt. Gregory John Harris USMC (approx. 0.7 miles away); Civil War (approx. 0.7 miles away); Spanish - American (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.

Also see . . . Oswego Canal (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 23, 2025

2. Oswego Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.

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