Ogdensburg, New York
Ogdensburg is a city of 9,455 people in St. Lawrence County, New York.
Why visit Ogdensburg
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge, Library Park Historic District, Acker and Evans Law Office and Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Ogdensburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 10,064 at the 2020 census. In the late 18th century, European-American settlers named the community after American land owner and developer Samuel Ogden. The city is at the northern border of New York at the mouth of the Oswegatchie River on the south bank of the St.
From the Wikipedia article Ogdensburg, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
International bridge between New York and Ontario
Museums and landmarks16
Library Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Acker and Evans Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Office building in Ogdensburg, New York
Fort de La Présentation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
French fort in upstate New York
Judge John Fine House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
New York State Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Armory in Ogdensburg, New York
Ogdensburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Armory in New York, United States of America
Ogdensburg Harbor Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Oswegatchie Pumping Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Pumping station in New York, United States of America
Robert C. McEwen United States Custom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Ogdensburg, New York
Frederic Remington Art Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
Art museum in Ogdensburg, New York
Windmill Point Light
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Windmill Road
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes8
Big Cheese Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
701 Canton St, Ogdensburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; PH open "Open on January 1"
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
732 Canton Street, Ogdensburg
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-18:00
History
This territory has been inhabited for at least 2000 years by Indigenous peoples of varying cultures. By 1000 CE, Iroquoian-speaking people were settling along the St. Lawrence River and practicing agriculture, as well as hunting and fishing. The earliest French explorers recorded Stadacona and Hochelaga as villages of these people in the early 16th century; by the end of the century, later explorers found the villages abandoned. A distinct people, now called the St. Lawrence Iroquoians, inhabited the areas along the St. Lawrence River from before 1300 until the late 16th century. By the late 16th century, the St. Lawrence Iroquoians had disappeared from the St. Lawrence Valley, probably due to warfare by the Mohawk of the Haudenosaunee over the fur trade. By the time of later French contact, the Five Nations of the Haudenosaunee: Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca, were allied in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, based in present-day New York. Onondaga settlements extended up along the south shore of Lake Ontario. Both the Wendat people and Mohawk used the St. Lawrence Valley for hunting grounds and as a path for war parties.
From the History section of Ogdensburg, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center Children & Youth Services
School · 1.2 mi
1 Chimney Point Dr, Ogdensburg
Healthcare2
Map of Ogdensburg
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 9°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 20°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 40°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 29°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ogdensburg 4 Ne Hcn (1 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
St. Lawrence County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-09-24: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-29: Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Canton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Waddington 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Norwood 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Norfolk 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Gouverneur 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Massena 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Alexandria Bay 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Akwesasne 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clayton 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Drum 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 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
- Ogdensburg NY, P199, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogdensburg NY Border Station - panoramio, wbaron, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge, Hans Raffelt from Ottawa, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Ogdensburg Armory, FloraDufresne, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIBRARY PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT, OGDENSBURG, ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY NY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ogdensburg Lighthouse - panoramio, cisko66, CC BY 3.0
- Robert C. McEwan U.S. Custom House, Ogdensburg, NY, General Services Administration, Public domain
- Battle of the Windmill 2008, Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Mary's Cathedral 1 - Ogdensburg, NY, James Crowley, Chancellor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge, P199, Public domain
- Lighthouse DSC08777 - Battle of the Windmill (37030579906), Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lighthouse DSC08776 - Battle of the Windmill (36823218980), Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lighthouse DSC08778 - Battle of the Windmill (36383862394), Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Lawrence River (6157041181), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Fly Catcher (6135079805), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- The Battle of the Windmill (5994648867), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Staircase - Battle of the Windmill Tower - Prescott Ontario, Wiki.cullin, CC0
- Climbing to the Top (5995368630), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Lookin' Down Shore (6004506699), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Canadian Windmill Lighthouse (5995389048), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Canada IMG 20170820 103418 (37992197661), jockrutherford from Owen Sound, ON, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Battle of the Windmill stone tower - low angle view - Prescott Ontario, Wiki.cullin, CC0
- Canada IMG 20170820 102759 (37992196981), jockrutherford from Owen Sound, ON, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Battle Unfolds (5994783011), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site Prescott Ontario, Wiki.cullin, CC0
- Canada IMG 20170820 102203 (37992195271), jockrutherford from Owen Sound, ON, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Canada IMG 20170820 102415 (37992196011), jockrutherford from Owen Sound, ON, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site, Wiki.cullin, CC0
- Flowers by the Mill (5998415838), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Battle of the Windmill (6000281850), Michael from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Bridge to USA - panoramio, Doktor Ellis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Acker and Evans Law Office, Nyttend, Public domain
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