Oswego, Port city in New York, United States.
Oswego stands on Lake Ontario's eastern shore at an elevation of 87 meters, featuring a waterfront with parks and recreational facilities.
The British established a trading post in 1722, constructing Fort Oswego with log palisades, marking the beginning of European settlement in the area.
The State University of New York at Oswego brings educational opportunities and cultural diversity through its programs in education, business, and arts.
New York State Routes 481 and 104 connect the city to surrounding communities, while public transportation services provide local mobility options.
The Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter provided sanctuary to Jewish Holocaust survivors during World War II, becoming a significant humanitarian site.
Location: Oswego County
Inception: 1796
Elevation above the sea: 87 m
Website: http://oswegony.org
GPS coordinates: 43.45472,-76.50667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
Fort Ontario
1.3 km
Fort Oswego
1 km
Nash
1.2 km
Fair Haven Beach State Park
19 km
Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light
2.2 km
Oswego Theater
509 m
Selkirk Light
28 km
Safe Haven Museum and Education Center
897 m
Richardson-Bates House
218 m
Oswego City Library
218 m
Kingsford Historic District
560 m
Oswego City Hall
409 m
Sheldon Hall
2.4 km
Pulaski Village Historic District
33 km
Orson Ames House
21.9 km
Oswego County Courthouse
282 m
Sweet Memorial Building
30.2 km
Sterling District No. 5 Schoolhouse
18.5 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
29.9 km
Peter Chandler House
22.4 km
Northrup-Gilbert House
30.4 km
Phineas Davis Farmstead
22.6 km
Fowler-Loomis House
23.1 km
Timothy Skinner House
22.2 km
Thayer Farmstead
22.7 km
Mexico High School
22 km
H. Lee White Marine Museum
1.2 km
Leonard Ames Farmhouse
21.4 kmReviews
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