Ogdensburg in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort la Présentation
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014
1. Fort la Présentation Marker
Fort la Présentation
erected in 1749 by
Abbé François Picquet
for the protection of his mission among
the Indians of the Five Nations.
The fort was occupied in 1760 by the British and evacuated by them June 1st, 1796 under the provisions of the Jay Treaty
It was the first building erected where now stands the city of Ogdensburg
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1749 - 1969
The Abbe Francois Picquet Monument on the site of Fort la Presentation erected in 1749 which is now known as the city of Ogdensburg is herewith re-dedicated in year 1969 in honor of Father Francois Picquet, the founder of the community.
Erected 1899 by many local public/private citizens/organizations; rededicated 1969.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1812.
Location. 44° 41.667′ N, 75° 30.073′ W. Marker is in Ogdensburg, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is on the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. It is also in the American Northeast 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 the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort de la Présentation - 1749-1759 (here, next to this marker); Fort Lévis - 1760 (here, next to this marker); Fort Oswegatchie 1760-1796 (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Ogdensburg (here, next to this marker); Aka Se We':Ka Tsi (Oswegatchie) (here, next to this marker); Fort de la Présentation (here, next to this marker); 300 Years of Artifacts, Refuse and Pollution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014
2. Fort la Présentation Marker
Also see . . .
1. Fort de La Présentation. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Fort la Présentation. New York State Military Museum entry (Submitted on July 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014
3. Fort la Présentation Obelisk and Related Markers
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 15, 2021
4. Fort de la Présentation
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
