Rome in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Walking on an ancient trail...

— Fort Stanwix National Monument —

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2010

1. Walking on an ancient trail... Marker

Inscription. For centuries American Indians, traders, soldiers, and travelers crossed over this very path. Here goods and ideas were exchanged.

The name of this portage trail between two river systems is the "Oneida Carrying Place." It served as a major east-west route linking the Atlantic to the Great Lakes when waterways were the lifeblood of trade.

Trace the path back in time.

Depending on the season, boats and goods were carried over land as much as six miles between the two rivers

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Native Americans • Notable Places • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 12.613′ N, 75° 27.422′ W. Marker is in Rome, New York, in Oneida County. Marker can be reached from North James Street south of West Dominick Street. This historical marker is located between the Fort Stanwix National Monument's Museum and Visitor Center and the reconstructed Fort Stanwix, along a walking path. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rome NY 13440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. The Gateway between East and West.... (a few steps from this marker); Discover how courage, survival, and success against the odds shaped history... (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort Community... (within shouting distance of this marker); The Empire State Trail at Rome (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christopher P. Destito (about 300 feet away); Stars & Stripes First Flew in Battle (about 300 feet away); Their voices heard... (about 400 feet away); Southwest Bombproof: Storeroom and Siege Hospital (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rome.

More about this marker. This marker is part of a walking tour that goes around the outer perimeter of Fort Stanwix.

Also see . . . Oneida Carry. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Submitted on July 5, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2010

2. Walking on an ancient trail... Marker

View of the historical marker looking south down the walking path (situated on the Oneida Carrying Place), with a view of the Fort Stanwix National Monument Museum and Visitor Center in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2010

3. Walking on an ancient trail... Marker

View looking east of the historical marker with the southwest bastion of the reconstructed Fort Stanwix in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, June 15, 2010

4. Walking on an ancient trail... Marker

View looking north of the historical marker situated along the walking path with a view of the reconstructed Fort Stanwix in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.