Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ogdensburg, New York
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Near Downtown Arterial Highway (New York State Route 68) at Albany Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Who ever could convince the Indians to be “on their side" would have an extreme advantage during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War)
Abbe Francois Picquet, founded a French mission called La Presentation on
June 1, 1749 present . . . — — Map (db m206000) HM
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
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
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
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
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
On Market Street (New York State Route 68) east of Albany Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Abbé Picquet monument was re-dedicated July 18, 2009 following the return of the obelisk to Lighthouse Point from Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church. The Fort la Présentation Assocation Board of Directors undertook the project with the . . . — — Map (db m224288) HM
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
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 evacuated . . . — — Map (db m75743) HM
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
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
In loving memory
— of —
Francis Findlay Hanbidge
1st Lieut. Medical Corps U.S.A.
Second Division A.E.F.
Died in the service
of his country
January 31st 1918
Age 31 years
His body rests in . . . — — Map (db m109981) HM WM
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
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
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
On Main Street (New York State Route 68) at Albany Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Fort de la Presentation est. 1749 by French Sulpician Priest Abbe Picquet. Served as a Catholic mission to local native people. — — Map (db m212040) HM
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
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
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
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
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, illustrated . . . — — Map (db m75734) HM
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
On Loon Point Drive (New York State Route 37), on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1902 by J. Wainwright as private retreat. Renamed Camp Laurent, became summer camp in 1929 and congregational camp in 1953 — — Map (db m176410) HM
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
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
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
On Riverside Avenue at State Street, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Avenue.
The Attack On The Village
Colonel "Red George” McDonnell had not reckoned with the gallantry of Ogdensburgh's militia when he led his forces into the village.
While a separate force attacked Forsyth's forces on Lighthouse Point, . . . — — Map (db m152879) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
February 22, 1813
British Lieutenant Colonel "Red" George Macdonnell led a force of about 650 soldiers and artillery across the ice to attack the American garrison at Ogdensburg commanded by Captain Benjamin Forsyth. Macdonnell moved to put . . . — — Map (db m75895) HM
Private Isaac Plumb • Private John Lyon
Private David Ford • Private Seth Ranney
Private James Battel
Captain & Quartermaster David Judson
Clerk & Quartermaster Nathan Ford — — Map (db m110024) WM
On Route 37 at Stone Church Road when traveling north on Route 37.
7,000 US forces came ashore near here. November 6 1813. Left vessels to march around Ogdensburg. Local residents assisted in moving supplies. — — Map (db m78332) HM
Even though the Patriots only numbered about 180 in the windmill, Ogdensburg was home to a host of sympathizers, many of whom were prevented by the American infantry from joining or supplying their comrades. But many of the most vocal and active . . . — — Map (db m75729) HM
