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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 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); Techiroguen (about 700 feet away); Early School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Oak Orchard (approx. 4 miles away); Cigarville Station (approx. 4.1 miles away); Childhood Home (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brewerton.
Regarding Near This Spot. Champlain came to this spot on a military expedition via Lake Ontario and the Oneida
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
