Fort Ontario, Military fort in Oswego, United States
Fort Ontario incorporates a star-shaped design with stone walls, bastions, powder magazines, barracks, and officer quarters overlooking Lake Ontario and Oswego River.
British forces constructed the original fortification in 1755 during the French and Indian War, with the current structure completed in 1844 after multiple reconstructions.
From 1944 to 1946, the fort served as the only refuge shelter in the United States for Jewish survivors of Nazi persecution during World War II.
The Fort Ontario State Historic Site welcomes visitors from May through October, offering guided tours, exhibits, and access to underground stone passages.
The fort contains a military cemetery with 77 graves of officers, soldiers, women, and children who served at the installation throughout its history.
Location: Oswego
Inception: 1839
GPS coordinates: 43.46628,-76.50845
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:04
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