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., a British officer credited with building the fort. Dismantled and abandoned in 1767 in accordance with a treaty provision with the Mohawk Indians.

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 1768 in accordance with a treaty provision with the Mohawk Indians made at Fort Stanwix.

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. The Oliver Stevens Blockhouse Museum contains a model of the fort.

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Brewerton
 * Fort Brewerton Historical Society
 * Fort Brewerton Blockhouse Museum
 * Wikipedia - Fort Brewerton
 * New York State Military Museum - Fort Brewerton