Fort Bull

Fort Bull was a military outpost built to guard the Oneida Carrying Place, a portage route that linked the Mohawk River to Wood Creek in central New York. The location served as a critical checkpoint along a key connection between two important waterways.

The fort was built in the early 1700s to protect British interests along a crucial portage route during colonial warfare. A French and Wyandot attack in March 1756 destroyed the fortification and caused significant casualties.

The site represents the colonial military presence and the territorial conflicts between British, French, and Native American nations during the Seven Years War.

The site is marked by earthwork remains and a stone monument that identify the historical location clearly. Visitors can walk the grounds and examine the remains at their own pace to understand the fort's layout and setting.

A powder magazine explosion occurred during the 1756 attack, leaving traces still visible at the site today. This detonation was a critical moment that accelerated the fort's destruction and made the battle even more devastating for the defenders.

GPS coordinates: 43.22417,-75.50250

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43