Fort Oswego, Military fort in Oswego, US.
The stone fortification at the mouth of Oswego River features pentagonal walls, five bastions, and strategic placement overlooking Lake Ontario's southern shore.
Established in 1727 by New York governor William Burnet, Fort Oswego served as a British stronghold until French forces captured and destroyed it in 1756.
The fort established a permanent British military presence on the Great Lakes, influencing trade relations between European settlers and Native American tribes.
The fort location at West First and Lake Street in Oswego contains interpretive markers explaining the strategic position of this 18th-century installation.
The original fort transformed from a simple trading post to include a stone blockhouse named Fort Burnet and triangular stone walls called Fort Pepperrell.
Location: Oswego
GPS coordinates: 43.46361,-76.51000
Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:47
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