Brewerton in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Near This Spot
Samuel de Champlain
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
1. Near This Spot Marker
Samuel de Champlain
on October 8, 1615
crossed the river
and discovered
Oneida Lake
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1615.
Location. 43° 14.474′ N, 76° 8.45′ W. Marker is in Brewerton, New York, in Oswego County. It is at the intersection of Brewerton Road (U.S. 11 at milepost 0.1) and East River Road, on the left when traveling north on Brewerton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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, 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: Oliver Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oliver Stevens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Brewerton (about 300 feet away); Fort Brewerton State Reservation (about 400 feet away); Strategic Crossroads (about 400 feet away); Alexis de Tocqueville (about 600 feet away); Techiroguen (about 700 feet away); Brewerton Rear-Range Lighthouse / Onedia River Lighthouse Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brewerton.
Regarding Near This Spot. Champlain came to this spot
this page online
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. 1615 Champlain landed marker.
Also see . . . Samuel de Champlain - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
2. Northward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
3. Southward
Marker is just beyond the Onondaga County and Oneida River signs. A milepost is partially covered by the river sign. The river is the county line. The lake is left of the bridge. Brewerton is on both sides of the river.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
4. Marker & Oneida River
Marker is on the north side of the river.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
5. View Towards US 11 Bridge
Marker is at center of picture. "Oliver Stevens" marker is at left.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2025
6. Near This Spot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
