Fort de La Présentation

Fort de La Présentation stands at the meeting point of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence Rivers, featuring foundations of military and religious structures.

French Sulpician priest Abbé Picquet established the fort in 1749 to strengthen French influence and control trade routes in Northern New York.

The fort served as a Catholic mission center where French missionaries worked to convert Iroquois tribes while maintaining diplomatic relations.

The archaeological site contains interpretive panels and walking trails that guide visitors through the remains of the 18th-century fortifications.

The fort housed 3,000 Iroquois residents in 1755, surpassing the contemporary population of Montreal which had only 4,000 inhabitants.

Location: Ogdensburg

Inception: 1749

GPS coordinates: 44.69556,-75.50083

Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:44