On State Street (New York State Route 68) north of Knox Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1856, the City of Ogdensburg petitioned the U.S. Treasury Department to construct an imposing Federal building that would suitably reflect Ogdensburg's importance as northern New York's leading social and commercial center.
This structure . . . — — Map (db m75638) HM
On Market Street (New York State Route 68) east of Albany Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Abbé Picquet monument was re-dedicated July 18, 2009 following the return of the obelisk to Lighthouse Point from Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church. The Fort la Présentation Assocation Board of Directors undertook the project with the . . . — — Map (db m224288) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Mission/Supply Base
Fort de la Présentation, used as a fortified mission by Father Abbé François Picquet, was built at the mouth of the Oswegatchie River in 1749 and 1750. Picquet intended to Christianize much of the native population, . . . — — Map (db m75750) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument marks the site of
Fort la Présentation
erected in 1749 by
Abbé François Picquet
for the protection of his mission among
the Indians of the Five Nations.
The fort was occupied in 1760 by the British and evacuated . . . — — Map (db m75743) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
Father Abbé François Picquet and the American Indians moved to Isle Picquet after la Présentation was vacated. The English thought the settlement was a French village and burned it during the siege.
Fort Lévis on Isle Royale
August 1759 . . . — — Map (db m75754) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
This fort served a strategic role in the conduct of military campaigns that shaped our country.
A British Foothold in the St. Lawrence Valley
Fort de la Présentation was renamed Fort Oswegatchie by the British when they occupied the . . . — — Map (db m75838) HM
In loving memory
— of —
Francis Findlay Hanbidge
1st Lieut. Medical Corps U.S.A.
Second Division A.E.F.
Died in the service
of his country
January 31st 1918
Age 31 years
His body rests in . . . — — Map (db m109981) HM WM
On Washington Street near State Street (New York State Route 68), on the right when traveling east.
Did Remington Live Here?
No. But he loved the St. Lawrence River and his wife lived here for a time after his death. He painted in his studio on an island in Chippewa Bay he called "Ingleneuk." The North Country, where he grew up and is . . . — — Map (db m75725) HM
On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.
Dedicated by Hanbidge Post
No 69 American Legion
November 11, 1933
in memory of
Charles A. Groulx
Killed in France
July 5, 1918 — — Map (db m75643) HM WM
On February 6, 1813, Captain Benjamin Forsyth learned from his spies and Canadian sympathizers that the British were holding a large number of Americans in the jail at Brockville. Repeated reports indicated that the Americans were being cruelly . . . — — Map (db m75740) HM
In honor of
Irma and Norbert Markert
for their dedication to the Ogdensburg
Library Gardens and long-time contribution
of time, talent, and expertise to the benefit
and beautification of our community.
The Gardens were established . . . — — Map (db m249135) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all the
Masons who fought for our
freedom and independence.
Their service will never be forgotten.
The Worthy Brethren of the
Great Fraternity
continue to work diligently to
better all mankind.
May . . . — — Map (db m249347) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 68) at Albany Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Fort de la Presentation est. 1749 by French Sulpician Priest Abbe Picquet. Served as a Catholic mission to local native people. — — Map (db m212040) HM
Organized Company C, 16th N.Y. Infantry, and mustered into service as Captain May 15, 1861; mustered out Oct. 21, 1862. Lieutenant Colonel 142d N.Y. Infantry Oct. 22, 1862 and Colonel Jan. 21, 1863
Assigned June 10, 1864 to command of 2d . . . — — Map (db m249169) HM WM
On Ford Street at Champlain Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.
We the People of Ogdensburg, N.Y.
dedicate this bench in honor of
Nicholas "Nic" Sovie USMC
July 28, 1985 - Feb. 17, 2006
who gave all for our country and
for our freedom — — Map (db m75651) WM
This old ship's anchor and chain and the dock on which it rests is forever dedicated to the memory of all residents of the North Country who sailed the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes since Ogdensburg has been a fort, village, city - 1749 - . . . — — Map (db m75668) HM
On Washington Street at State Street (New York State Route 68), on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
By 1812, when war broke out along the border with Canada, Ogdensburgh, like other Northern bordertowns, saw little sense in Mr. Madison's War.
When Captain Benjamin Forsyth and General Jacob Brown arrived in the community, they discovered . . . — — Map (db m75742) HM
On Washington Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east.
Rebuilt by
George Hall and John C. Howard
1922
The central part of this building was originally the Rosseel Mansion afterward converted into the summer residence of George C. Clark of New York City. In the year 1895 it became the . . . — — Map (db m75716) HM
Northern Front American War planners ignored Ogdensburg as a way to choke off the British supply lines, instead focusing their attention and troops on grandiose invasions like General James Wilkinson's ill-fated march on Montreal, illustrated . . . — — Map (db m75734) HM
If you had been living in Ogdensburg during the
American Revolution, you would have been
fighting on the British side, against the American colonies
who were fighting for independence. The British
captured Fort La Présentation in 1760 on . . . — — Map (db m249246) HM
On Elizabeth Street at Ford Street, on the left when traveling north on Elizabeth Street.
SSG David Beaudin • SPC Steven Bogardus • 1LT Christopher Culpepper • SPC David Diazcastro • SPC Kurtis Epprecht • SPC John Ferguson • SSG Steven Gianelli • SGT Larry Gutierrez • SPC Daniel Holmes • SPC Anthony Lespinasse • SPC Michael Lucey • . . . — — Map (db m75666) WM
On Loon Point Drive (New York State Route 37), on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1902 by J. Wainwright as private retreat. Renamed Camp Laurent, became summer camp in 1929 and congregational camp in 1953 — — Map (db m176410) HM
On Ford Street at Caroline Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.
PHASE ONE The British launch their attack on Ogdensburgh by sending a two pronged attack on Ogdensburgh. One column is sent against the rifle company at the point, while a second force marches against the village. A column of 300 Prescott . . . — — Map (db m249013) HM
Near Downtown Arterial Highway (New York State Route 68) at Albany Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Railroads Come to the North Country
"Canadian lumber, livestock, silk, raw silk, silk goods, American coal, Oriental
and merchandise provided much of the material transferred.” - Rails Across The River, By Ted Rafuse
Near this spot, . . . — — Map (db m153278) HM
On Washington Street at State Street (New York State Route 68), on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
This old mansion built in 1810
by David Parish was remodeled in
1922
in memory of Frederic Remington
by
George Hall and John C. Howard — — Map (db m75724) HM
Fort de La Presentation lost a considerable amount of shoreline to flooding and erosion between spring 2017 and late 2019.
Erosion has impacted the eastern side of the Van Rensselaer peninsula along the Oswegatchie river,
endangering the . . . — — Map (db m249351) HM
Fort de La Présentation lost a considerable amount of shoreline to flooding and erosion between spring 2017 and late 2019.
Erosion has impacted the western side of the Van Rensselaer peninsula along the St. Lawrence river, endangering the . . . — — Map (db m249127) HM
On State Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on State Street.
Born 1869 in Ogdensburg.
Noted cemetery, public war
memorial & monument sculptor.
Works include this memorial.
Died 1943 in New York City. — — Map (db m249015) HM
On Riverside Avenue at State Street, on the left when traveling south on Riverside Avenue.
Sheriff Joseph York's Stand
After the British captured Captain Giles Kellogg's artillery position, only St. Lawrence County Sheriff Joseph York stood between the British forces and their
capture of Ogdensburgh.
Unfortunately, the . . . — — Map (db m152883) HM
On Riverside Avenue at State Street, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Avenue.
Colonel "Red George” McDonnell had not reckoned with the gallantry of Ogdensburgh's militia when he led his forces into the village. While a separate force attacked Forsyth's forces on Lighthouse Point, McDonnell and his 500 men
attacked the . . . — — Map (db m152879) HM
On the Downtown Arterial (New York State Route 68) west of Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
February 22, 1813
British Lieutenant Colonel "Red" George Macdonnell led a force of about 650 soldiers and artillery across the ice to attack the American garrison at Ogdensburg commanded by Captain Benjamin Forsyth. Macdonnell moved to put . . . — — Map (db m75895) HM
In commemoration of the meeting on August 17-18, 1940, in Ogdensburg, of the President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honorable William Lyon Macenzie King, at . . . — — Map (db m249244) HM
Private Isaac Plumb • Private John Lyon
Private David Ford • Private Seth Ranney
Private James Battel
Captain & Quartermaster David Judson
Clerk & Quartermaster Nathan Ford — — Map (db m110024) WM
On Route 37 at Stone Church Road when traveling north on Route 37.
7,000 US forces came ashore near here. November 6 1813. Left vessels to march around Ogdensburg. Local residents assisted in moving supplies. — — Map (db m78332) HM
Even though the Patriots only numbered about 180 in the windmill, Ogdensburg was home to a host of sympathizers, many of whom were prevented by the American infantry from joining or supplying their comrades. But many of the most vocal and active . . . — — Map (db m75729) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 72) at Catherine Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
David Parish, a wealthy European merchant, purchased a 200,000 acre tract of wilderness here on speculation in 1808. A town would soon be formed here to take advantage of the power of the St. Regis, and eventually given the name of "Parishville." . . . — — Map (db m84270) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 72) at Catherine Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
The St. Regis River is fed by abundant water cascading from the northern Adirondack mountain slopes and dropping rapidly toward the St. Lawrence River. The clean, cold water, rushing over the rocky streambeds and bedrock outcrops, creates scenic . . . — — Map (db m84237) HM
On Mill Street at New York State Route 56, on the right when traveling north on Mill Street.
Town of Pierrepont Cox's Mill Sandstone house built by Gardner Cox, founder of "Cox's Mill" The sawmill was built on the west side of river in 1819. — — Map (db m79022) HM
On Bayside Cemetery Road, 0.1 miles east of Clarkson Avenue (County Route 59), on the left when traveling east.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a fine example of rural cemetery landscape and architecture.
Visitors welcome, but enter at your own risk. Open during daylight hours. This is an active burial ground: please show respect on . . . — — Map (db m78824) HM
On Main Street, 0.2 miles east of Park Street, on the left when traveling east.
Music school founded here 1886 by Julia E. Crane to educate music teachers. Purchased by NYS 1926. Became Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. — — Map (db m179117) HM
Graduate of Crane Normal School of Music - 1918 - Music Teacher of Potsdam Normal School 1922-1966 - Director of Crane Department of Music 1930-1966. Prominent choral conductor. Master Teacher·Exemplary administrator — — Map (db m78827) HM
Near Pierrepont Avenue (New York State Route 56) at Spring Street.
In honor of the students and alumni of Potsdam State Teachers College who served their country in World War II and in reverent memory of the following who made the supreme sacrifice ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nelson Brownell, Donald . . . — — Map (db m88557) WM
Near Pierrepont Avenue (New York State Route 56) at Spring Street.
In loving memory of George W. Bonney, Frank G. Barclay, Harvey Clark, Oliver O. Emery, Howard E. Foote, Harold F. Gale, Roy D. Graves, Harold W. Griffiths, Ralph O. Hill, Charles E. McCarthy, Lawrence E. Perkins, Earl J. Santimaw, who died in the . . . — — Map (db m88529) WM
Veteran of the Civil War, 1861-1864,
Sixtieth Regiment, New York State Volunteers.
Wheelwright, Carriage and Wagon
Manufacturer, 1865-1900.
Shop on Fall Island, Potsdam, New York
Inventor of Vehicle-Spring. Patented-1887.
Canoe . . . — — Map (db m78800) HM
For more than two decades, Jerry Welsh served SUNY Potsdam as a coach and a mentor to the men's basketball teams.
Coach Welsh embodied the spirit of competition and sportsmanship. During his tenure, the Bears enjoyed outstanding success, . . . — — Map (db m190070) HM
On Potsdam Drive, 0.1 miles east of Pierrepont Avenue (New York State Route 56), on the right when traveling east.
Kellas Hall Eliza Kellas class of 1899, 1864-1943 Katherine Kellas class of 1892, 1869-1941 Eliza became first President of Russell Sage College. Katherine became Preceptress at Potsdam Normal School and later first Dean at Russell Sage . . . — — Map (db m89077) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 56) at Park Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
1941 (Potsdam Fire Department-Established 1857) 1945 In honor of the members of the Potsdam Fire Department who served in the armed forces of our country in World War II Army [seven names listed] Navy [three names listed] . . . — — Map (db m78981) WM
On Island Street, 0.2 miles north of Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Industrial Center The inexpensive, reliable power provided by Potsdam's falls attracted industry to Fall Island. Water was diverted from the top of the dams into flour flumes (rectangular wooden conduits.) One flume ran down each side of . . . — — Map (db m78934) HM
Near Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Market Street. Reported missing.
Trinity Episcopal Church Built of Potsdam Sandstone in 1836 by the Clarkson family (cornerstone laid in 1835), this is the only local church still standing that was constructed using the slab-and-binder method. The rectory and all additions . . . — — Map (db m174950) HM
Near Riverview Drive at Hamilton Street. Reported missing.
Ice House Row Until electric refrigeration became widespread in the 1930s, Potsdam villagers relied on iceboxes stocked with ice blocks cut from the river and stored under sawdust in icehouses along Water Street (now Riverside[sic . . . — — Map (db m174951) HM
Near Maple Street, 0.2 miles east of Maple Street and Clarkson Ave, on the left when traveling east.
The Flood of 1871
One Friday afternoon in May, word reached Potsdam that a reservoir dam had broken near Tupper Lake, and Fall Island was evacuated. It took 36 hours for the water to reach Potsdam. On Saturday, the water began to rise . . . — — Map (db m97435) HM
Near Pine Street (New York State Route 345) 0.2 miles north of Mechanic Street. Reported missing.
Pulp grinding Limestone wheels from the paper mill in Pyrites, NY; a gift to the Village of Potsdam by Greg & Kendra Walsh, May 2000. — — Map (db m174952) HM
Near Pine Street (New York State Route 345) 0.1 miles north of Mechanic Street. Reported missing.
(above) These turn-of-the-century boaters are using oared craft resembling Adirondack guideboats. Note that couples usually face each other. (right) Canoeing had two surges in popularity: once in the 1900s, as shown here and again in the 1950s. . . . — — Map (db m174954) HM
On Pierrepont Avenue at Spring Street on Pierrepont Avenue.
Satterlee Hall Dr. O. Ward Satterlee 1907-1970 Director of Education 1947-1969 First Dean of Education at State University College at Potsdam — — Map (db m88550) HM
On Union Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Upon this spot was built in 1810 by Benjamin Raymond the first school house of Potsdam First session 1812 Rev. Jas. Johnson A.B. - Harvard - teacher. Here from 1816 to 1826 was ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMY Nahum Nixon A.B. - Middlebury- first . . . — — Map (db m78916) HM
On Main Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Clarkson-Knowles Cottage c.1835 has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m78831) HM
On Riverview Drive at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverview Drive.
[center stone] They live with us in grateful memory of their sacrifice *World War I* [14 names listed] *World War II* [43 names listed] The citizens of the village and town of Potsdam erect this lasting symbol of our . . . — — Map (db m174234) WM
On Elm Steet (New York State Route 11B) at Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Steet.
One of ten towns of 1787. Bought by Clarkson family with others, 1802. Settled by Benj. Raymond, land agent, 1803. Town established 1806. — — Map (db m78982) HM
On New York State Route 56, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Barnum and Bailey's Circus train accident on the night of August 22, 1889 while en route to Montreal. Dozens of animal casualties. — — Map (db m174235) HM
On Canton Street (County Route 14) at Rensselaer Street, on the left when traveling north on Canton Street.
Center Plaque:
In honor of the
military veterans of
all wars from the
Rensselaer Falls area.
Smaller Plaques (left to right):
War of 1812
2 participated
Civil War
1861-1865
127 participated . . . — — Map (db m152841) WM
On Main Street north of U.S. 11, on the left when traveling north.
This tablet erected to commemorate the establishment of the Richville Welsh Congregational Church in 1858 and the erection of this building in 1859
Also the migration of the first Welsh settlers
Ministers Who Have Served As Pastors
Rev. . . . — — Map (db m110169) HM
On New York State Route 56, 0.2 miles north of Sugarbush Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The hills begin here. So do the woods, the great South Woods, the Adirondacks.
The town of Colton straddles the northern boundary of the Adirondack Forrest Preserve. On end of the town touches on the neat homes of St. Lawrence County; the . . . — — Map (db m178681) HM
On New York State Route 3 at Scotts Point Rd, on the right when traveling east on State Route 3.
This lake was the first in the state to be stocked on application. Stocked with 40 M. Brook Trout fry from Caledonia Hatchery in 1889. — — Map (db m57117) HM
On Main Street at Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Circa 1825 — — Map (db m79398) HM
On Lincoln Avenue (New York State Route 37) at Lagrasse Street (New York State Route 345), on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Avenue.
In loving memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country World War II [six names listed] Korea [one name listed Vietnam [one name listed] [right stone] In honor of those who served our country in . . . — — Map (db m79350) WM
On Saint Lawrence Avenue at Clinton Street, on the right when traveling west on Saint Lawrence Avenue.
Ogden Island Mansion stood directly opposite for 150 years. Removed 1957. Home of Ogdens who planned settlement of area before 1800 — — Map (db m79491) HM
On Main Street at Lincoln Avenue (New York State Route 37), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Built on model of St. Paul's, New York, 1818. First Rector, Rev. Amos G. Baldwin Dedicated by Bishop Hobart — — Map (db m79366) HM
On St. Lawrence Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The SS Mary 1893-1906. A wooden vessel, steam propelled, gross tonnage 174 & horsepower 216,owned and piloted by Captain John W. Hatch. One summer night after completing her run to Ogdensburg, she was moored behind the home of John & Hattie . . . — — Map (db m79400) HM
