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Brewerton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Cicero in Onondaga County, New York, and the Town of Hastings in Oswego County, New York, USA. The population was 3,455 at the 2000 census. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 520 KB)photo of a Champlain on the Lake neighborhood in Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 520 KB)photo of a Champlain on the Lake neighborhood in Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... A hamlet is (usually â€” see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Cicero is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Location in the state of New York Formed 1794 Seat Syracuse Area - Total - Water 2,087 kmÂ² (806 miÂ²) 66 kmÂ² (25 miÂ²) 3. ...

Brewerton is an important community at the west end of Oneida Lake at its outlet into the Oneida River. Oneida Lake is a large lake in central New York, northeast of Syracuse. ... The Oneida River in Central New York State flows from Oneida Lake to its confluence with the Seneca and Oswego Rivers. ...

History

The village is sited near the former Fort Brewerton, erected in 1759 to defend the passage from Albany to the port of Oswego. Settlers arrived in 1789 to engage in the fur trade. An Alberta fur trader in the 1890s. ...

"Brewerton" is also the name of a chipped stone projectile point found by archaeologists as a relic of prehistoric natives in New York.

In the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War, a group of British Loyalists settled on the southern shore of the Oneida River, opposite of Fort Brewerton. During this time, a feud developed between the agrarian and pluralistic Loyalists and the opportunistic fur traders that frequently stayed in the fort. The anit-British tensions that spread throughout the colonies exacerbated these fealings. Fearing that fur traders were sympathetic to the impending revolution, the Loyalists began construction on their own fort directly across the river from Fort Brewerton (which they also called Fort Brewerton). Though common in name, the original Fort Brewerton was superior in every other respect, as the newer fort didn't include such common ammenities as windows and lockable doors. Clearly not content with their fort for protection, a small group, led by Brutus Shantz (a former barrister) and Theodore Leone (a retired admiral from the Royal navy), crossed the river in an attempt to catch the fur-trappers off guard and seize their encampment. Surrounding Fort Brewerton in the early morning, the loyalists opened fire and almost overwhelmed the traders within the fort. However, a small band of traders returing from a trip in western New York heard the ruckus and came to the aid of their fellow beaver trappers. This group, which included such stalwarts of Brewerton history like Kyle Santimaw, George Walker and Errant Fish, quickly subdued the loyalist insurgency and drove them back across the Onedia River. The next day, Jesus Neighbors led a counter-attck and overwhelmed the loyalists. The field on which this second skirmish took place is commemorated with a merry-go-round that exists to this day in Oneida Shores Park. Joe m likes men. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 384 KB)photo of Interstate 81 going through Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 384 KB)photo of Interstate 81 going through Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

This rivalry was rekindled during the Revolutionary War. As a large battalion of the Continental Army was fighting in Eastern New York (near Albany), the British army deployed a battalion of their own to attack from the West. This regiment sailed up the St. Lawrence seaway with the intention of accessing the Onieda river and establishing a beachhead on the eastern shore of Onieda Lake. From here they would have marched due East and engaged with the insurgent forces. However, when rumors of a large British fleet sailing toward Onieda Lake reached Brewerton, both loyalists and revolutionaries sprung into action. Those sympathetic with the rebellion formed a militia with hopes of firing upon the boats before they left the narrow river and entered the larger Lake. Loyalists, for years subdued by the humiliation of defeat, formed a militia of their own to ensure that the British reached their destination. As the Onieda River is narrow at its mouth on Onieda Lake, both sides quickly caught wind of what the other was doing, and a battle broke out with each side firing from opposite sides of the river. Errant Fish, the hero from the earlier skirmish, led a band of sympathizers across the river in an attempt to storm up the embankments and take the loyalists by shear force. However, Bartholomul Shantz, son of Brutus, held off the attack and felled the mighty Fish. During the battle, a British scout boat sailing ahead of the armada stumbled into the fray. The boat was caught in the cross-fire and the leiutenant on board was shot by Robert Neighbors, son of Jesus. After running aground, the others in the scout boat returned to inform the encroaching British Fleet of the skirmish. The floatilla turned around and anchored in Lake Ontario until the end of the skirmish was confirmed. However, new orders arrived before confirmation was received, and the fleet ventured elsewhere. The skirmish in Brewerton did end, but not with a clear victor. Wood from the British scout boat was used in the construction of a bridge connecting the two sides of the Onieda River. This initial bridge was shortlived, as Danny Santimaw, a hopeful Continental Army recruit, burnt the bridge down a month after it was constructed.

Geography

Brewerton is located at 43°14′15″N, 76°8′22″W (43.237428, -76.139369)^GR1. Brewerton in located on the Oneida River on the west end of Oneida Lake. Oneida Lake is a large lake in central New York, northeast of Syracuse. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the region has a total area of 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.2 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (5.11%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

The village is next to the border of Oswego County, New York. Oswego County is a county located in the state of New York. ...

Brewerton has the largest Elementary school in the Central Square School District, which is the largest school district in the State of New York by land. Central Square School District is a school district located in Oswego County, New York. ...

Both US Route 11 and Interstate 81 pass through the village, connecting it to Watertown to the north and Syracuse to the south. Categories: Stub | United States Highway system ... Interstate 81 (abbreviated I-81) is an interstate highway in the eastern part of the United States. ... County Jefferson County Settled 1800 - Mayor Jeffrey Graham Area - City 24. ... Nickname: The Salt City Location of Syracuse within the state of New York Coordinates: City Government - Mayor Matthew Driscoll Area - City 66. ...

In Recent years, the town of Brewerton has become a major port for fishing on the already popular Oneida Lake. This is due to the recent Bass Masters outings at Oneida Shores County Park.

Brewerton is now a center in the growth of housing developments Mirrolago and Champlain at the lake.

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 550 KB)photo of a new housing development in Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 550 KB)photo of a new housing development in Brewerton, NY, taken by me on June 23, 2004 I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,453 people, 1,376 households, and 961 families residing in the community. The population density was 421.9/km² (1,091.9/mi²). There were 1,502 housing units at an average density of 183.5/km² (474.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.93% White, 0.72% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 1,376 households out of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96. â€œMatrimonyâ€ redirects here. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $43,061, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $39,239 versus $27,654 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,327. About 6.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

External links

	v • d • e Onondaga County, New York County Seat: Syracuse
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Towns	Camillus \| Cicero \| Clay \| DeWitt \| Elbridge \| Fabius \| Geddes \| LaFayette \| Lysander \| Manlius \| Marcellus \| Onondaga \| Otisco \| Pompey \| Salina \| Skaneateles \| Spafford \| Tully \| Van Buren The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Camillus is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Cicero is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Clay is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... De Witt is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Elbridge is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... Fabius is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Geddes is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... LaFayette is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Lysander is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... Manlius is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... Marcellus is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... The Town of Onondaga is located southwest of the city of Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York. ... Pompey is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Salina is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Skaneateles (skÇŽnÂ·Ä“Â·ÇŽtÂ·lÉ™s, preferred, or skinny atlas, common) is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... Spafford is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Tully is a town located in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,709. ... Van Buren is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. ...
Villages	Baldwinsville \| Camillus \| East Syracuse \| Elbridge \| Fabius \| Fayetteville \| Jordan \| Liverpool \| Manlius \| Marcellus \| Minoa \| North Syracuse \| Skaneateles \| Solvay \| Tully The definitions of the political subdivisions of the state of New York differ from those in certain other countries or even various other U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Baldwinsville is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Camillus is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... The Village of East Syracuse, a suburb of the City of Syracuse is located in the Town of De Witt in eastern Onondaga County, New York. ... Elbridge is a village located in the Town of Elbridge in Onondaga County, New York. ... Fabius is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Fayetteville is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the village had a population of 4,190. ... Liverpool is a village located the town of Salina, New York in Onondaga County, New York, USA and is a northern suburb of Syracuse, New York. ... Manlius is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 4,819. ... Marcellus is a village located in the Town of Marcellus in Onondaga County, New York. ... Minoa is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... North Syracuse is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Skaneateles is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Solvay is a village located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Tully is a village located in Onondaga County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 924. ...
Principal hamlets	Amber \| Amboy \| Apulia \| Apulia Station \| Borodino \| Brewerton \| Bridgeport \| Cardiff \| Cedarvale \| Cicero \| Clay \| Clintonville \| Collingwood \| Delphi \| Delphi Falls \| DeWitt \| Fairmount \| Galeville \| Geddes \| Hart Lot \| Hinsdale \| Howlett Hill \| Indian Village \| Jamesville \| Kirkville \| LaFayette \| Long Branch \| Lysander \| Marcellus Falls \| Marietta \| Mattydale \| Memphis \| Mottville \| Navarino \| Nedrow \| Onondaga Hill \| Oran \| Otisco \| Plainville \| Pompey \| Pompey Center \| Rose Hill \| Skaneateles Falls \| South Onondaga \| South Spafford \| Southwood \| Spafford \| Split Rock \| State Fair Grounds \| Taunton \| Thorn Hill \| Van Buren \| Vesper \| Warners \| Watervale Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U.S. states, leading to misunderstandings regarding the governmental nature of an area. ... Some of the highest points in Onondaga County afford fine views. ... Bridgeport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Sullivan in Madison County, New York. ... Cardiff, New York is a small hamlet located south of Syracuse, New York. ... Fairmount is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Galeville is a census-designated place located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Jamesville is a hamlet in Onondaga County, New York, part of the greater Syracuse area. ... Manlius is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. ... Mattydale is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Memphis, New York is a small town west of Syracuse New York and south-west of Baldwinsville NY. Memphis is in the town of Van Buren. ... Mottville is a hamlet in the Town of Skaneateles, New York. ... Nedrow is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Onondaga Hill is a hamlet in the Town of Onondaga in Onondaga County, New York, southwest of the city of Syracuse. ... The namlet on NY Route 370. ... Now merely a few buildings, South Spafford retains an old church, no longer in service for that purpose. ... Split Rock is a hamlet in the Town of Onondaga in Onondaga County, New York. ... Taunton is a hamlet in the Town of Onondaga in Onondaga County, New York, southwest of the city of Syracuse. ...
Other hamlets	Jack's Reef \| Lakeland \| Lyncourt \| Messina Springs \| Mycenae \| Seneca Knolls \| Shepard Settlement \| Spafford Valley \| Village Green \| Westvale A hamlet in the Town of Van Buren developed around an inn, extant today as a restaurant, where Old Route 31 (supplanted by modern NY Route 31) bent around a large oxbow in the Seneca River. ... Lakeland is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Lyncourt is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Messina Spings was a small community, north of Messina (now East Syracuse), which was settled in the early 1800s century around several mineral springs east of Syracuse, New York, at the intersection of James Street and Thompson Road. ... Mycenae has an Acropolis surrounded by massive walls. ... Seneca Knolls is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Shepard Settlement is a hamlet in the north-eastern part of the Town of Skaneateles in Onondaga County, New York. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Village Green is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ... Westvale is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in Onondaga County, New York. ...
Reservations	Onondaga Reservation BIA map of reservations in the United States Tribal sovereignty: Map of the United States, with non-reservation land highlighted. ... Onondaga Reservation is an Indian reservation located in Onondaga County, New York. ...

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Geography

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History