Brewerton in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oliver Stevens
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
1. Oliver Stevens Marker
The arrow is actually pointing west.
A few rods south
Oliver Stevens
1st settler in Brewerton
erected a blockhouse
1794
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 43° 14.517′ N, 76° 8.457′ W. Marker is in Brewerton, New York, in Oswego County. It is at the intersection of Brewerton Road (U.S. 11) and County Route 37, on the left when traveling north on Brewerton Road. Marker is about 50 ft. south of the intersection. Marker is in Fort Brewerton State Park. 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: Fort Brewerton (a few steps from this marker); Fort Brewerton State Reservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Strategic Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Oliver Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); Near This Spot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexis de Tocqueville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Techiroguen
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Fort Brewerton & Oliver Steven Blockhouse. Discover Upstate New York website entry (Submitted on January 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Fort Brewerton. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 3, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
2. Northward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
3. Southward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
4. East Side
Replica
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
5. North Side
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
6. West Side
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
7. South Side
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2025
8. Oliver Stevens 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 775 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 8. submitted on July 25, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
