Constantia in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frenchman’s Island
By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2014
1. Frenchman’s Island Marker
expedition on return
from attack on Onondaga
April 22, 1779.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 43° 14.903′ N, 75° 59.38′ W. Marker is in Constantia, New York, in Oswego County. Marker is on George Street (New York State Route 49), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Constantia NY 13044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Leger’s Army (approx. 3.3 miles away); John Bernhard (approx. 3.3 miles away); Kempwyk (approx. 4.1 miles away); Early School (approx. 7.6 miles away); Oliver Stevens (approx. 7.6 miles away); Near This Spot (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Brewerton (approx. 7.6 miles away).
By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2014
2. Frenchman’s Island Marker
During the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign in April of 1779, Colonel Goose Van Schaick and 558 men destroyed the chief village of the Onondaga, also known as Onondaga Castle. Afterwards, they made camp at this location on Oneida Lake.
By Bill Coughlin, July 31, 2014
3. Frenchman’s Island Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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