Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Lawrence County, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Lawrence County, New York

Adjacent to St. Lawrence County, New York

▶ Franklin County (51)
▶ Hamilton County (14)
▶ Herkimer County (102)
▶ Jefferson County (137)
▶ Lewis County (16)

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1► New York (St. Lawrence County), Brasher Falls — Brasher Falls Vietnam Memorial —

On Factory Street at Main Street (New York State Route 11C), on the right when traveling north on Factory Street.

In Honor Of Tri-Town Veterans That Served In Vietnam Gary Amo-USAF · Colin Arquiett-Navy · Herbert Arnold-Marines · Pat Austin-Army · Robert Barnes-Army★ · Wen Belisle-USAF · David Bronson-Marines · Joe Brooks-Marines · Roy Brothers-Army · . . . — — Map (db m153333) WM

2► New York (St. Lawrence County), Brier Hill — Civil War Memorial —

On New York State Route 37 at School Street, on the left when traveling north on State Route 37.

In memory of the Sons of Morristown who answered their country's call in the dark days Of The Civil War Remember them for what they dared and what they did Commissioned Officers [Honor Roll] Non-Commissioned Officers and . . . — — Map (db m102083) WM

3► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Agricultural School —

On Park Street (County Route 27) 0.1 miles south of Maple Street, on the left when traveling south.

In 1906, the State Legislature granted St. Lawrence University a charter to operate a School of Agriculture, since the nearest similar school was over 200 miles away at Cornell. The male student body was taught modern farming and dairying methods, . . . — — Map (db m88772) HM

4► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Brewer Bookstore —

On Park Street (County Route 27) at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Park Street.

St. Lawrence University's original gymnasium was built in 1896 where Gunnison Memorial Chapel stands today. When the old gym burned in May 1925, construction of the Brewer Field House son began. Named for Charles S. Brewer (class of 1891), the . . . — — Map (db m88773) HM

5► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Canton's Islands / Falls Island in 1898 —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Governeur Street (U.S. 11).

Canton's Islands The Grasse River flows north to the St. Lawrence River and divides into west and east channels as it flows around the islands. Stillman Foote built the first sawmill and gristmill on the west bank of the Grasse River in 1801-02. . . . — — Map (db m88707) HM

6► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Floods, Fires, and Pollution —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

Although today the land you are on may seem like a pleasant park, during most of the 19th century the island was not attractive and it wasn't always safe for the people who worked and did business here. Floods The spring floods, known as . . . — — Map (db m88735) HM

7► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Herring - Cole Hall —

Near University Avenue 0.2 miles east of Park Street.

Herring - Cole Hall For its architectural and historic significance named to the National Register of Historic Places Department of Interior U.S.A. 1974 Herring 1869 - Cole 1902 — — Map (db m79048) HM

8► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Home of Silas Wright —

On East Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Park Street (County Route 27), on the right when traveling west.

Home of Silas Wright Statesman U.S. Senator 1833-43 Gov. of New York 1844-46 — — Map (db m79072) HM

9► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — In Memoriam — 1861-1865 —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Park Street (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

In Memoriam 1861-1965 Canton — — Map (db m78775) WM

10► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — In Memory of those Citizens from the Town of Canton —

On East Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Park Street (County Route 27), on the right when traveling east.

In Memory of those citizens from the own of Canton who gave their lives for their country World War I [14 names listed] World War II [30 names listed] [plaques on back] Dedicated to these men who gave their lived for . . . — — Map (db m79080) WM

11► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Logging and Lumbering —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

There had been a saw mill on or near Falls Island from the early 1800s. The James Spears Saw Planing and Shingle mill was located here in Falls Island in the 1800s. This view from the Canton Town Hall shows supplies of logs and lumber at the south . . . — — Map (db m88743) HM

12► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Richardson Hall —

On St. Lawrence University at Romoda Drive, on the right when traveling south on St. Lawrence University.

Richardson Hall For its architectural and historic significance named to the National Register of Historic Places Department of the Interior U.S.A. 1974 Erected 1856 — — Map (db m79047) HM

13► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Rushton Boat Shop —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Riverside Drive (County Route 27), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.

Canton, N.Y. home of Rushton Boat Shop 1873 - 1916 Famed for its craft and craftmanship • • • J. Henry Rushton 1843-1906 Founder - Proprietor - Guiding Genius Charter Member American Canoe Association - 1880 Builder of many renowned and . . . — — Map (db m88684) HM

14► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Silas Wright —

On Miner Street at West Street, on the left when traveling south on Miner Street.

. . . — — Map (db m79078) HM

15► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — St. Lawrence University —

On Park Street at University Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Park Street.

St. Lawrence University Chartered April 3, 1856 by the state legislature Richardson Hall cornerstone laid June 18, 1856 — — Map (db m79045) HM

16► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The East Channel of the Grasse River — The East Channel Dam in Three Seasons - Spring, Late Summer, and Winter —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

"...There was a dam behind Dishaw's foundry. A prolonged dry spell would lower the Grasse River until it didn't spill over the dam, but the water would still run through a raceway and help create a pool in a basin among the rocks some distance below . . . — — Map (db m88755) HM

17► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The Grist Mill —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

The grist mill shown here was originally known as the St. Lawrence Mill. It was a three-story brick building erected by Lucius Moody in 1859-60 and for many years it was owned by D.W. Sherwin. Canton Town and Village Historian If the . . . — — Map (db m88726) HM

18► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The King Iron Bowstring Bridge —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Governeur Street (U.S. 11).

The King Iron Bowstring Bridge was designed by Zenas King and built in the 1870s. Before he founded the King Bridge Company in Cleveland, Ohio, Zenas King lived and worked in the Depeyster area of St. Lawrence County. One of a very few bowstring . . . — — Map (db m88691) HM

19► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The Natural Environment —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (New York State Route 68).

Although the primary focus of Heritage Park is on Canton's 19th century industries, this island offers the opportunity to observe and reflect upon various areas of scientific study. Geology is one of the physical sciences that investigate the . . . — — Map (db m88732) HM

20► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The Sash and Blind Factory —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

What looks like a small amphitheater from where you are now standing was the site of the H.H. Stickles Sash and Blind Factory. Here, water power was harnessed to run machines for planing, cutting, shaping, mortising, and finishing wood, and for . . . — — Map (db m88734) HM

21► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — The West Channel of the Grasse River —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Governeur Street (U.S. 11).

Directly across this west channel is the site where the Eagle Mill was built in 1842 by Henry Van Rensselaer. This grist mill was a four-story, 45 by 65 foot sandstone structure. Over the years it passed through many hands, and in the early 20th . . . — — Map (db m88725) HM

22► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Village Park and Main Street —

On East Main Street (U.S. 11) at Park Street (County Route 27), on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.

. . . — — Map (db m79114) HM

23► New York (St. Lawrence County), Canton — Water Street and the Third Dam —

Near West Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles east of Gouverneur Street (U.S. 11).

In the late 1800s Nathaniel and Barzillai Hodskin operated a pocket furnace, foundry and machine shop on Water Street. SLCHA [St. Lawrence County Historical Association] The industries on Falls Island and along Water Street did not operate . . . — — Map (db m88757) HM

24► New York (St. Lawrence County), Chippewa Bay — Singer Castle on Dark Island — A Gilded Age Masterpiece — Cultural Heritage —

On New York State Route 12, on the left when traveling north.

A Hunting Lodge In 1903, Frederick G. Bourne, Commodore and Singer Sewing Machine Company President, began building Singer Castle for a hunting lodge. American beaux-arts architect Ernest Flagg designed the 28 room granite castle on Sir . . . — — Map (db m147133) HM

25► New York (St. Lawrence County), Chippewa Bay — The Chippewa Bay Area — Historic New York —

On New York State Route 12.

This area was settled early in the 1800's by immigrants from Scotland. They were encouraged to come here by agents of George Parish, a large landholder in the North Country. These conscientious farmers and tradesmen came up the St. Lawrence River . . . — — Map (db m56825) HM

26► New York (St. Lawrence County), Chippewa Bay — The Thousand Islands — Formed by 'Fire', Water, and Ice — Natural History —

On New York State Route 12, on the left when traveling north.

Rock features along the Seaway Trail offer clues to understanding the geologic forces that formed the region. 'Fire' (Heat & Pressure) The precambrian gneiss rocks are the roots of an ancient mountain system. They were formed by . . . — — Map (db m147129) HM

27► New York (St. Lawrence County), De Kalb — 51 — Cooper’s Rock —

On New York State Route 812 0.6 miles north of County Route 17, on the right when traveling south.

At 14, future author James Fenimore Cooper spent hours sitting on this rock dreaming dreams across the Oswegatchie River. — — Map (db m152552) HM

28► New York (St. Lawrence County), De Kalb — DeKalb Junction —

On U.S. 11 at County Route 17, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 11.

DeKalb Junction Ogdensburg branch of R.W. and O.R.R. opened August 20, 1862. Hamlet quickly grew up around the new railroad station, machine shop and wood sheds. — — Map (db m103551) HM

29► New York (St. Lawrence County), De Kalb — The St. Lawrence Plain — Historic New York —

On U.S. 11 0.2 miles west of East De Kalb Road, on the right when traveling north.

The gently rolling country between the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Mountains is cut by the St. Regis, Raquette, Grass and Oswegatchie Rivers. Tumbling from the slopes of the Adirondacks, these swift streams flow in westerly and northerly . . . — — Map (db m87882) HM

30► New York (St. Lawrence County), De Kalb — War of 1812 —

On New York State Route 812 0.1 miles north of County Route 17, on the right when traveling north.

War of 1812 80 NYS militiamen encamped here May 1812 under the immediate inspection of Lt. Col. Benedict. After 10 days they marched to Ogdensburg — — Map (db m88565) HM

31► New York (St. Lawrence County), DePeyster — 461 — Curtis Homestead —

On Plimpton Road 0.3 miles east of New York State Route 184, on the left when traveling east.

Gen. Newton Martin Curtis 1835-1910 NY State Legislator and Medal of Honor recipient for Civil War service. — — Map (db m132723) HM

32► New York (St. Lawrence County), Gouverneur — "Lest We Forget" — Our Nation's Defenders — 1805 —•—1905 —

On Church Street at John Street, on the left when traveling east on Church Street.

[north header] "Lest We Forget" [south header] Our Nation's Defenders [keystone]1805 —•—1905 — — Map (db m87878) WM

33► New York (St. Lawrence County), Gouverneur — In Honor of Edward John Noble —

On East Main Street (U.S. 11) at Church Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.

In honor of Edward John Noble 1882 - 1958 industrialist, financier, philanthropist. This pep-o-mint replica was his Life Saver Co's first flavor & originally displayed at his Port Chester plant. — — Map (db m87874) HM

34► New York (St. Lawrence County), Gouverneur — In Tribute to Rhoda Fox Graves —

On Church Street at John Street, on the right on Church Street.

In tribute to Rhoda Fox Graves, first female NYS Senator. Served in state legislature from 1925-1933, and the State Senate from 1935-1949. — — Map (db m87875) HM

35► New York (St. Lawrence County), Gouverneur — Ornamental Lighting Equipment —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.

This Ornamental Lighting Equipment presented to Gouverneur in memory of H. H. Noble Citizen of the village from 1873 to 1925 One · who · loved · the · town Its · traditions · Its · people Equipment installed . . . — — Map (db m110164) HM

36► New York (St. Lawrence County), Gouverneur — The First Presbyterian Church and the Gouverneur Museum —

On Church Street east of Williams Street, on the right when traveling east.

have been placed on the National Historical Registry 2015 — — Map (db m110165) HM

37► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — Bay Road Cemetery —

On St. Lawrence Ave (County Route 6) just from County Route 6 and County Route 3.

Bay Road Cemetery Hammond's First Cemetery Circa 1820 Erected 1985 By the R.T. Elethorp Historical Society — — Map (db m89489) HM

38► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — Catholic Church —

On Main Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north.

1903 land donated by Mrs. Katherine Donald for church. 1906 St. Peter's dedicated by Rt. Rev. Bishop Gabriels Rev. Father Crowley, pastor — — Map (db m75624) HM

39► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — Crossover Island —

On New York State Route 12.

Established in 1848 on Rock Island. Whale oil lamps used first. Kerosene used later, then batteries. Station discontinued in April 1941. — — Map (db m39969) HM

40► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — First Church —

On St. Lawrence Avenue (County Road 134) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (State Route 37), on the right when traveling west.

A Presbyterian church was built on this site in 1837. The present church, built in 1916 is the fourth "kirk" to occupy this site. — — Map (db m75630) HM

41► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — Military Road —

On New York State Route 37 at milepost 0, 1.9 miles north of County Route 111, on the right when traveling north.

Military Road Road was cut 1831 linking Rouses Point to Sackets Harbor. A plank road was constructed from Morristown through Hammond 1850 — — Map (db m82403) HM

42► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — Stone Quarry —

On New York State Route 37 1.7 miles north of Jones Road, on the right when traveling north.

Quarry was in operation in late 1800's. 600 men were employed cutting pink, red and yellow sandstone blocks used in paving streets. — — Map (db m82404) HM

43► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — The Thousand Islands — Historic New York —

On New York State Route 12 1 mile north of Oak Point Road, on the left when traveling north.

As you enter the Thousand Island Region, you visit what the Iroquois called, "the Garden Place of the Great Spirit." This series of scenic isles actually number more than 1,800, ranging from small bird perches to some containing thousands of . . . — — Map (db m75703) HM

44► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — William McNeil —

On Main Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north.

Wm. McNeil, Hammond area's first settler, came from Vermont to Chippewa Bay pre 1812. Statue by local artist Carmen D'Avino — — Map (db m75621) HM

45► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hammond — World Wars Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 37) north of St. Lawrence Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Honor Roll [of Dead] World War I Harlie S. Hazen • Royal D. Smith World War II Willis S. Cutway • Robert F. Gallagher Robert I. Gibson • Lawrence S. Gilpin Kenneth Klock • Charles R. Nicol Kenneth T. Troup . . . — — Map (db m75628) WM

46► New York (St. Lawrence County), Heuvelton — The Ogdensburg Agreement —

On State Street (New York State Route 812) at Justina Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street.

In Heuvelton at a railway siding the night of August 17, 1940, Pres. Roosevelt and Prime Minister King discussed mutual problems and created a permanent joint board on defense known as the Ogdensburg Agreement. — — Map (db m88845) HM

47► New York (St. Lawrence County), Heuvelton — Township of Oswegatchie World War II Roll of Honor —

On State Street (New York State Route 812) at Justina Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street.

1941 Township of Oswegatchie 1945 World War II Roll of Honor [Died in Service] Alfred C. Bristol • Paul E. Charette Stanley Gagnon • Kenneth Klock Paul T. Martin • Donald G. Rose Clinton Thornton [Honor Roll of Veterans] All may not . . . — — Map (db m88843) WM

48► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hopkinton — British Raid —

On New York State Route 11B at County Route 49, on the left when traveling east on State Route 11B.

British Raid In Feb. 1814, British Troops raided this village, seizing 300 barrels of flour of U.S. Gov. and stored in barns of Col. Hopkins near brook. — — Map (db m84202) HM

49► New York (St. Lawrence County), Hopkinton — Hopkinton Green Historic District —

On New York State Route 11B at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 11B.

The Hopkinton Green, Town Hall (1870) and Congregational Church (1892) are listed jointly on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This area was originally deeded to local citizens in 1808 by town founder Roswell Hopkins "for the . . . — — Map (db m152491) HM

50► New York (St. Lawrence County), Lawrence — Road Juncture —

On Port Kent Road at New York State Route 11B, on the right when traveling south on Port Kent Road.

Road Juncture Port Kent to Hopkinton Turnpike merged with old military turnpike near here — — Map (db m84182) HM

51► New York (St. Lawrence County), Lisbon — Honor Roll World War II —

On County Route 10 at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on County Route 10.

Honor Roll World War II — — Map (db m88774) WM

52► New York (St. Lawrence County), Louisville — Wilson Hill Wildlife Management Area — Important Habitat Complex — Natural History —

On New York State Route 131 0.2 miles west of Willard Road.

This Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 3,400 acre multi-use area where the habitat is managed to provide food and shelter for dabbling and diving ducks, Canada geese and other waterbirds, as well as upland game birds and mammals. While much of the . . . — — Map (db m79347) HM

53► New York (St. Lawrence County), Madrid — Dedicated in Honor and in Memory of the Brave Men and Women of Madrid —

On Church Street 0.1 miles west of Main Street (New York State Route 345), on the left when traveling west.

Dedicated in honor and in memory of the brave men and women of Madrid who served our country in the armed forces to preserve freedom and our way of life. — — Map (db m79501) WM

54► New York (St. Lawrence County), Madrid — Madrid Historic Businesses —

On Bridge Street (New York State Route 345) 0.1 miles north of River Road, on the right when traveling south.

(1)Saw Mill, (2)Grist Mill, (3)Woolen Mill, (4)Pants Factory, (5)Fly and Insect Destroyer Factory, Source: francesadams.com (6)Laundry. Since its early settlement, Madrid has been a center for business and industry. This area in particular . . . — — Map (db m79539) HM

55► New York (St. Lawrence County), Madrid — Madrid Stone Bridge —

On Bridge Street (New York State Route 345) 0.1 miles north of River Road, on the right when traveling south.

In 1880 the people of Madrid began to discuss the replacement of their log bridge. The first bridge was built in the winter of 1803-4 and had been rebuilt and repaired a number of times. The Town considered wood, stone, and iron for the bridge. . . . — — Map (db m79532) HM

56► New York (St. Lawrence County), Madrid — United Church of Madrid — formerly The First Congregational Church of Madrid —

On Main Street (New York State Route 345) at Cross Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m79497) HM

57► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — Dedicated to All Members of the U.S. Armed Forces —

On Phillips Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Phillips Street.

Dedicated to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces — — Map (db m79308) WM

58► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — Eisenhower Lock — Stepping Down the St. Lawrence — History of the Coast —

Near Barnhart Island Road 1.1 miles north of New York State Route 131.

How Does a Lock Work? 1) A) Filling valve opened. Emptying valve closed. B) Water enters by gravity. Gate closed. Ship waiting to enter. C) Chamber fills to upstream level. D) Attendant opens gate. Catch cable lowered. 2) A) Attendants tie off . . . — — Map (db m79307) HM

59► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice —

On Andrews Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Andrews Street.

In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America World War I [ten names listed] World War II [58 names listed] [left plaque] Korea [eight names listed] . . . — — Map (db m79338) WM

60► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — Site of First School in Massena —

On East Orvis Street near Water Street, on the right when traveling west.

Site of First School in Massena, built 1803 Located on Water Street, 191 feet from this corner. Gilbert Reed, instructor. — — Map (db m79283) HM

61► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — St. Lawrence - Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project —

Near Hawkins Point Road 0.7 miles north of Robinson Bay Road.

“I place first of all in importance the passage of the bill creating the power authority to develop the state-owned waterpower on the St. Lawrence River.” Franklin D. Roosevelt, April 24, 1931 This grove marks the renaming of . . . — — Map (db m152500) HM

62► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — St. Lawrence River and Massena — Historic New York —

Near New York State Route 37 0.5 miles west of Whalen Road.

The St. Lawrence River from earliest times has provided a direct route for travel and transportation between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. After the Revolution much of the land in northern New York came into the hands of Alexander Macomb . . . — — Map (db m79339) HM

63► New York (St. Lawrence County), Massena — The Empire State — Historic New York —

On New York State Route 37 0.5 miles east of Haverstock Road, on the right when traveling west.

Following exploration by Champlain and Hudson in 1609, the first permanent settlement began in the Hudson Valley in 1624. Dutch rule was displaced in 1664 by the English who named New York after the King's brother, the Duke of York and Albany. . . . — — Map (db m79281) HM

64► New York (St. Lawrence County), Morristown — A Tribute to Our Nation's Defenders —

On Morris Street at Ann Street, on the right when traveling west on Morris Street.

A tribute to our nation's defenders by this community Morristown — — Map (db m88810) WM

65► New York (St. Lawrence County), Morristown — Honor Roll —

On Morris Street at Ann Street, on the right when traveling west on Morris Street.

Honor Roll World War I World War II Town of Morrison Revolutionary War Pensioners War of 1812 Korea 1950-1955 Vietnam 1963-1975 Persian Gulf War Korea Afghanistan Iraq — — Map (db m88808) WM

66► New York (St. Lawrence County), Morristown — Stone Wind Mill —

On Morris Street at Ann Street, on the right when traveling west on Morris Street.

Stone Wind Mill Built 1825 at Morristown, New York by Hugh Mc Connell a miller from Scotland [stone at base of marker] This windmill property given to the village of Morristown, July 24, 1943, by Laura S. Chapman and Charles S. Chapman, N.A., . . . — — Map (db m88803) HM

67► New York (St. Lawrence County), Norwood — In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice —

On South Main Street (New York State Route 56) at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.

[plaque on front]In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars I and II ——— World War I [two names] World War II [nine names] [back on stone]Korean War [one name] Vietnam War . . . — — Map (db m79503) WM

68► New York (St. Lawrence County), Norwood — Pulpwood Grinding Wheel —

On South Main Street (New York State Route 56) at Park Street, on the right on South Main Street.

Pulpwood Grinding Wheel from the old Norwood Paper Mill dismantled in 1932 — — Map (db m79506) HM

69► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — 311 Washington Street —

On Washington Street east of State Street (New York State Route 68), on the right when traveling east.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m75717) HM

70► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Aka Se We':Ka Tsi (Oswegatchie) — Cultural & Economic Crossroads — Iroquois Settlement 1749-1759 —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

Iroquois Village In 1751, approximately 3,000 Iroquois lived in villages on both sides of the Oswegatchie River and the small islands in between, with the most influential families living in the three villages neighboring the fort. . . . — — Map (db m75900) HM

71► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — America’s Fourth Coast — Gateway to the Great Lakes —

Near New York State Route 68.

For thousands of years, First Nations People plied the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River as a route for migration, trade and warfare. Following the region's earliest occupants were European explorers, voyageurs and settlers. Sailing vessels . . . — — Map (db m153345) HM

72► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Attack on the Fort —

On Caroline Street at Riverside Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Caroline Street.

The Attack On The Fort On February 22, George Washington's birthday, British forces, about 800 strong, launched their attack on Ogdensburgh. Colonel "Red George” MeDonnell, who had long argued that Ogdensburgh's American stronghold . . . — — Map (db m152859) HM

73► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Benjamin Forsyth: The Daring Commando — Ogdensburg Battlefield Trail —

In late July of 1812, a U.S. Army rifle company arrived on the Northern Border. It was commanded by Captain Benjamin Forsyth, "a big dashing daredevil from North Carolina," who had his own opinions on the way to wage a war. Along the Northern . . . — — Map (db m75732) HM

74► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Civil War Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial — "The Spirit of Liberty" —

On State Street north of Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.

War of the Rebellion 1861 • 1865 Town of Oswegatchie [Dedicated August 23, 1905] — — Map (db m75669) WM

75► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Federal Building (United States Courthouse) — National Register of Historic Places —

On State Street (New York State Route 68) north of Knox Street, on the left when traveling north.

In 1856, the City of Ogdensburg petitioned the U.S. Treasury Department to construct an imposing Federal building that would suitably reflect Ogdensburg's importance as northern New York's leading social and commercial center. This structure . . . — — Map (db m75638) HM

76► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Fort de la Présentation - 1749-1759 — A French Foothold on the South Bank — French & Indian War —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

A Mission/Supply Base Fort de la Présentation, used as a fortified mission by Father Abbé François Picquet, was built at the mouth of the Oswegatchie River in 1749 and 1750. Picquet intended to Christianize much of the native population, . . . — — Map (db m75750) HM

77► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Fort la Présentation — Outpost on the Oswegatchie —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

This monument marks the site of Fort la Présentation erected in 1749 by Abbé François Picquet for the protection of his mission among the Indians of the Five Nations. The fort was occupied in 1760 by the British and . . . — — Map (db m75743) HM

78► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Fort Lévis - 1760 — France's Last Stand — French & Indian War —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

Father Abbé François Picquet and the American Indians moved to Isle Picquet after la Présentation was vacated. The English thought the settlement was a French village and burned it during the siege. Fort Lévis on Isle Royale August 1759 . . . — — Map (db m75754) HM

79► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Fort Oswegatchie 1760-1796 — Staging for Attack — Revolutionary War —

On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.

This fort served a strategic role in the conduct of military campaigns that shaped our country. A British Foothold in the St. Lawrence Valley Fort de la Présentation was renamed Fort Oswegatchie by the British when they occupied the . . . — — Map (db m75838) HM

80► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Francis Findlay Hanbidge —

On New York State Route 812.

In loving memory — of — Francis Findlay Hanbidge 1^st Lieut. Medical Corps U.S.A. Second Division A.E.F. Died in the service of his country January 31^st 1918 Age 31 years His body rests in . . . — — Map (db m109981) HM WM

81► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909) — St. Lawrence River Artist? — People of the Coast —

On Washington Street near State Street (New York State Route 68), on the right when traveling east.

Did Remington Live Here? No. But he loved the St. Lawrence River and his wife lived here for a time after his death. He painted in his studio on an island in Chippewa Bay he called "Ingleneuk." The North Country, where he grew up and is . . . — — Map (db m75725) HM

82► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Global War on Terrorism Memorial —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

Dedicated to all those who served and fought in the Global War on Terrorism Nicholas J. "Nic" Sovie U.S. Marines — — Map (db m75645) WM

83► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Groulx Park —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

Dedicated by Hanbidge Post No 69 American Legion November 11, 1933 in memory of Charles A. Groulx Killed in France July 5, 1918 — — Map (db m75643) HM WM

84► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — How Ogdensburgh Captured Brockville — Ogdensburg Battlefield Trail —

On February 6, 1813, Captain Benjamin Forsyth learned from his spies and Canadian sympathizers that the British were holding a large number of Americans in the jail at Brockville. Repeated reports indicated that the Americans were being cruelly . . . — — Map (db m75740) HM

85► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — John Fine — 1794 - 1867 —

On State Street (New York State Route 68) north of Knox Street, on the right when traveling north.

Came here 1815 18 years County Judge 1839 - Congressman 1848 - NYS Senator Promoted Women's Rights. — — Map (db m75636) HM

86► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Korean War Veterans — 1950 - 1955 — Ogdensburg, N.Y. —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

[Honor Roll of Veterans] Joseph Bushey POW • John Brabant KIA Frank L. Casey KIA • Shaheen Ferris POW Donald Haynes KIA — — Map (db m75647) WM

87► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — N.M. Curtis — 1835 - 1910 —

On Elizabeth Street south of Greene Street, on the right when traveling south.

Brig. Gen. - 1865 1884 - NYS Assembly. 1891 - US Congress. Against death penalty. Helped locate State Hospital in the city. — — Map (db m152484) HM

88► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — New York Armory, Ogdensburg Centennial — 1898 - 1998 — 100 Years of Serving Nation & State —

On Elizabeth Street at Ford Street, on the left when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.

Dedicated 1898 40th Sep. Co. N.G.N.Y. Centennial 1998 Det 2, Co B, 2 Bn, 108 Inf — — Map (db m75652) HM WM

89► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Nicholas "Nic" Sovie USMC — July 28, 1985 - Feb. 17, 2006 — Lest We Forget —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

We the People of Ogdensburg, N.Y. dedicate this bench in honor of Nicholas "Nic" Sovie USMC July 28, 1985 - Feb. 17, 2006 who gave all for our country and for our freedom — — Map (db m75651) WM

90► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — North Country Sailors' Memorial —

This old ship's anchor and chain and the dock on which it rests is forever dedicated to the memory of all residents of the North Country who sailed the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes since Ogdensburg has been a fort, village, city - 1749 . . . — — Map (db m75668) HM

91► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Ogdensburg And Forsyth: Friends Or Enemies — Ogdensburg Battlefield Trail —

On Washington Street at State Street (New York State Route 68), on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.

By 1812, when war broke out along the border with Canada, Ogdensburgh, like other Northern bordertowns, saw little sense in Mr. Madison's War. When Captain Benjamin Forsyth and General Jacob Brown arrived in the community, they discovered . . . — — Map (db m75742) HM

92► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Ogdensburg Public Library —

On Washington Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.

Rebuilt by George Hall and John C. Howard 1922 The central part of this building was originally the Rosseel Mansion afterward converted into the summer residence of George C. Clark of New York City. In the year 1895 it became the . . . — — Map (db m75716) HM

93► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Ogdensburgh And The War —

Northern Front American War planners ignored Ogdensburg as a way to choke off the British supply lines, instead focusing their attention and troops on grandiose invasions like General James Wilkinson's ill-fated march on Montreal, . . . — — Map (db m75734) HM

94► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Operation Enduring Freedom Monument — Army National Guard — Ogdensburg, NY —

On Elizabeth Street at Ford Street, on the left when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.

SSG David Beaudin • SPC Steven Bogardus • 1LT Christopher Culpepper • SPC David Diazcastro • SPC Kurtis Epprecht • SPC John Ferguson • SSG Steven Gianelli • SGT Larry Gutierrez • SPC Daniel Holmes • SPC Anthony Lespinasse • SPC Michael Lucey • . . . — — Map (db m75666) WM

95► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Operation Iraqi Freedom Monument — Army National Guard — Ogdensburg, NY —

On Elizabeth Street at Ford Street, on the left when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.

SPC Michael Ames • PFC Timothy Amo • SPC Clay Armstrong • SSG David Beaudin • SGT Todd Brown • SPC Mark Burnham • SPC Matthew Chase • SGT Rodney Chase • SPC Kevin Coleman • SPC Christopher Curran • SPC Raymond Curtis • SPC Frank Cushing • SGT . . . — — Map (db m75667) WM

96► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Persian Gulf War —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

[Honor Roll of Veterans] — — Map (db m75649) WM

97► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Railroads Come To The North Country —

Near Downtown Arterial Highway (New York State Route 68) at Albany Ave., on the left when traveling east.

Railroads Come to the North Country "Canadian lumber, livestock, silk, raw silk, silk goods, American coal, Oriental and merchandise provided much of the material transferred.” - Rails Across The River, By Ted Rafuse Near this . . . — — Map (db m153278) HM

98► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Remington Art Memorial —

On Washington Street at State Street (New York State Route 68), on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.

This old mansion built in 1810 by David Parish was remodeled in 1922 in memory of Frederic Remington by George Hall and John C. Howard — — Map (db m75724) HM

99► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Revolutionary War Memorial —

On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.

In memory of the Patriots of the American Revolution — — Map (db m75641) HM

100► New York (St. Lawrence County), Ogdensburg — Sheriff Joseph York’s Stand —

On Riverside Avenue at State Street, on the left when traveling south on Riverside Avenue.

Sheriff Joseph York's Stand After the British captured Captain Giles Kellogg's artillery position, only St. Lawrence County Sheriff Joseph York stood between the British forces and their capture of Ogdensburgh. Unfortunately, the . . . — — Map (db m152883) HM

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