Fort Brewerton
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 Major George Brewerton Jr. 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)
A French & Indian War fort established in 1759 by British and provincial forces as an eight point star earthworks with four log blockhouses surrounded by a palisade and ditch. The fort was armed with four, 3-pounder swivel guns and garrisoned by 20 to 100 men. The underground magazine was located 100' east of the fort and connected to the fort by a tunnel.
The fort was located at a strategic point on the north bank of the Oneida River where it meets Lake Oneida.
The fort was dismantled and abandoned in 1767 in accordance with a treaty provision with the Mohawk Indians.
Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
The fort site was used as a temporary camp by both British and American forces during the Revolutionary War.
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: 43.242065 Long: -76.14134 |
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
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