Inscription
marks the site of Fort
Oswego sometimes called Fort
Burnet, Chouaguen, or Pepperrell.
Built in 1727 by Governor Burnet,
strengthened and enlarged in 1755
by General Shirley - garrisoned by 1700
royal and colonial troops,
captured and destroyed on August
14, 1756 by 5000 French
and Indians.
Details
| HM Number | HM1FBI |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1898 |
| Placed By | The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York |
| Marker Condition |   8 out of 10 (1 reports) |
| Date Added | Monday, September 15th, 2014 at 12:28am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] GAUEMJ2000
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 377500 N 4813195 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 43.46165000, -76.51428333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 43° 27.699', W 76° 30.857' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 43° 27' 41.94" N, 76° 30' 51.42" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 315 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling South |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 29 W 1st St, Oswego NY 13126, US |
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