Fort George (6)

Fort George (6) (1755-1756) - A British French & Indian War fort established in 1755 by Lieutenant Colonel James Mercer in present day Oswego, Oswego County, New York. Captured and destroyed by the French in 1756. Also known as Fort Rascal, West Fort and Fort Beef.

Current Status

Two markers, a site marker located at the tip of Montcalm City Park and a second interpretive marker at the foot of Montcalm Street overlooking the lake, both in Oswego, Oswego County, New York.

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Location: At the tip of Montcalm City Park in Oswego, Oswego County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 43.4603055 Long: -76.5195299 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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 570-572

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort George

Visited: 28 Jul 2012

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