Fulton, New York
Fulton is a city of 11,272 people in Oswego County, New York, founded in 1835.
Why visit Fulton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fulton Public Library and Oak Street School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 159 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fulton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fulton
Fulton is a city in the western part of Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 11,389 as of the 2020 census. The city is named after Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat.
From the Wikipedia article Fulton, Oswego County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Fulton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Public library in New York, United States of America
160 South 1st Street, Fulton
Oak Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
School building in Fulton, New York, USA
David Van Buren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
John Van Buren Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Fulton, New York, listed on the NRHP in Oswego County, New York
John Wells Pratt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fulton, New York, listed on the NRHP in Oswego County
Mount Adnah Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic cemetery in Fulton, New York, United States
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Fulton, New York
Volkert Van Buren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic home in Oswego County, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
114 Reserve
Cafe · 0.4 mi
114 Oneida Street, Fulton
Mo-Th 06:00-14:00; Fr 06:00-14:00,16:00-21:30; Sa...
Blue Moon Grill
Restaurant · Regional · 0.4 mi
122 Cayuga Street, Fulton
Mimi's Drive Inn
Restaurant · Regional · 0.8 mi
201 North 2nd Street, Fulton
History
The city of Fulton is a community in two parts. The area on the west side of the Oswego River was formerly known as "Oswego Falls" recognizing the nearby rapids on the river. (The name "Oswego" is from the Iroquois word meaning "the outpouring.") It was one of the first regions settled in the original Town of Granby. Settlements took place in two west-side locations, the "Upper Landing" and the "Lower Landing." The community was incorporated as a village in 1835. In 1902, the Village of Fulton and the Village of Oswego Falls merged, and the resulting community was chartered as the City of Fulton. The two sides of the river have long been connected by two bridges-one known locally as the "upper bridge" (Broadway/NY State Route 3) and the other more commonly known as the "lower bridge" (Oneida St.) Both bridges have been rebuilt or refurbished a number of times during the history of the villages and city.
On August 6, 1931, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitching for the House of David semi-pro team, defeated the Byrne Sieberlings 5–3 in a game played in Fulton, NY. The contest was played before only 2,000 people. The Byrne Sieberlings, sponsored by the J. P. Byrne Tire Company, featured some of Central New York's greatest semi-pro ball players.
From the History section of Fulton, Oswego County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
301 Beech Street, Fulton
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare4
Advanced Medical Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
98 North 2nd Street, Fulton
Map of Fulton
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 3.8 in | 50.2 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 3.6 in | 47.7 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 3.5 in | 17.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 9.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 4.4 in | 31.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fulton (2 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
Oswego County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Minetto 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Hannibal 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Phoenix 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Oswego 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Radisson 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Syracuse 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- DeWitt 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Auburn 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Cortland 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Canandaigua 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fulton, New York, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Holy Trinity Church, Fulton, NY (Doug Kerr) - Flickr, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fulton Savings Bank, Fulton, NY (Doug Kerr) - Flickr, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Doug Kerr ( Dougtone ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- US Post Office-Fulton NY, Jimmy Emerson ( jimmywayne ), CC BY-SA 2.0
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