Brewerton in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Riverside Cemetery
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 21, 2026
1. Riverside Cemetery Marker
soldiers of five American wars
among them, Adelbert Everson
Recipient of the Congressional
Medal Of Honor, April 1, 1865
Fort Brewerton Historical Society - 1987
Erected 1987 by Fort Brewerton Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1865.
Location. 43° 14.226′ N, 76° 8.259′ W. Marker is in Brewerton, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on Kathan Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5504 Kathan Road, Brewerton NY 13029, 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 and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Techiroguen (approx. ¼ mile away); Alexis de Tocqueville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Near This Spot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oliver Stevens (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Oliver Stevens (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Brewerton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Brewerton State Reservation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Strategic Crossroads (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brewerton.
Regarding Riverside Cemetery. Everson was born in Cicero, New York, on 12 April 1841. He enlisted in the 185th New York Infantry. He died on 23 July 1913 and his remains are interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Brewerton, New York.
Adelbert N. Everson (April 12, 1841 – July 23, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Everson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 21, 2026
2. Riverside Cemetery Marker
He captured the enemy’s flag.
* From Wikipedia
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 21, 2026
3. Riverside Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 21, 2026
4. Riverside Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 21, 2026
5. Riverside Cemetery Marker - House Directly Across From The Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
