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Fort Brewerton<br>(1759-1767) | Fort Brewerton<br>(1759-1767) | ||
Revision as of 04:07, 6 August 2012
Fort Brewerton (1759-1767) - A French & Indian War fort established in 1759 by British and provincial forces under Sir William Johnson, in Oswego County, New York. Named for Captain George Brewerton the builder of the fort. Dismantled and abandoned in 1767 in accordance with a treaty provision with the Mohawk Indians.
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French & Indian War (1754-1763)
Built as an eight point star earthworks with four log blockhouses.
Current Status
Some of the earthworks remain, a replica blockhouse from a later period serves as a historical society museum in Brewerton, Oswego County, New York.
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Location: Brewerton, Oswego County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 43.241766 Long: -76.141155 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 539
Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Brewerton
- Fort Brewerton Historical Society
- Wikipedia - Fort Brewerton
- New York State Military Museum - Fort Brewerton
Visited: 28 JUl 2012
Fort Brewerton Picture Gallery
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