Brewerton, New York
Brewerton is a community of 4,330 people in Onondaga County, New York.
Why visit Brewerton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Brewerton, Oliver Stevens Blockhouse Museum, Oneida Shores Park and Plank Road Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F.
Weather in Brewerton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brewerton
Brewerton is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Cicero in Onondaga County and the town of Hastings in Oswego County in the U.S. state of New York and a northern suburb of the city of Syracuse. It lies at the west end of Oneida Lake at its outlet into the Oneida River. The population was 4,549 at the 2020 census. Maps of the 19th century indicate that this area was once known as Fort Brewerton, while Brewerton meant the Cicero portion.
From the Wikipedia article Brewerton, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Fort Brewerton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Fort in New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Winter Harbor Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.1 mi
604 County Route 37, Brewerton
Restaurants and cafes18
Bear Creek Restaurant
Restaurant · American Restaurants · 0.4 mi
5480 Bartel Road, Brewerton
We-Th 15:00-20:00; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 15:00-20:00
Lin Li Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
5501 Bartel Road, Brewerton
6 more on the map.
History
The community 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. The Fort Brewerton Block House Museum contains local relics dating back to Paleo-Indian times. It is located next to the original fort.
In the late 18th century two Presbyterians, Rev. John Shepard and Deacon George Ramsey started preaching in the area near the Fort Brewerton embankment. Deacon Ramsey built a schoolhouse nearby which was used for both instruction and worship.
In 1948 the Brewerton Speedway was built by Alvin Richardson of Buffalo as a 1/4 mile dirt track. Brewerton was working on another track however production has stopped due to state funding.
Fort Brewerton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
From the History section of Brewerton, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Brewerton
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 12°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brewerton Lock 23 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Onondaga County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-06-10: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (Flood)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Baldwinsville 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Seneca Knolls 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Syracuse 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- DeWitt 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Fulton 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Camillus 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Marcellus 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Jordan 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Elbridge 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Oswego 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brewertonhousing3, Joegrimes at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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