1722Government
The first European settlement at Oswego was a British trading post established in 1722, and it was first incorporated as a village in 1828 before becoming a city in 1848.
1755Military
The first fortification on the site of the current Fort Ontario was built by the British in 1755 and called the "Fort of the Six Nations".
1759Military
Construction of a second British fort began on the same site in 1759, but Fort Ontario was only used as a cannon emplacement.
1778Military
During the American Revolution, the British abandoned the Fort, and in 1778, American troops destroyed it.
1782Military
In 1782, the British reoccupied Fort Ontario, and didn't forfeit it to the U.S.
1796History
until 1796, thirteen years after the cessation of hostilities in the Revolution.
1812Military
British forces briefly captured the city during the War of 1812, but were defeated nearby later that same month.
1828Civil Rights
=== Growth ===
Oswego was incorporated as a village on March 14, 1828, and the Oswego Canal, a branch of the Erie Canal, reached the area in 1829.
1838Culture
Reeves (1838–1900), composer and bandleader, called “the father of band music in America”
Dan Reynolds, Nationally published cartoonist, author, and greeting card artist with Am...
1839Military
=== Fort Ontario ===
Fort Ontario was built between 1839 and 1844.
1840Military
Walker, only female Civil War doctor, and only woman to receive the Medal of Honor
Leigh Allison Wilson, author
Julia McNair Wright (1840–1903), writer
== Culture and recreati...
1848Government
The city was incorporated in 1848.
1850History
In the 1850s, at the height of a popular water-cure movement occurring in the United States, in turn stimulating growth, Oswego was the home of the Oswego Water Cure establishme...
1859History
Culkin, former US Congressman
Noel Francisco, former Solicitor General of the United States
Rose Morgan French (1859–1929), suffragist and peace activist
Robert H.
1863Military
McConnell, founder of California Perfume Company which became Avon Cosmetics
Edward Nathaniel McDonald, businessman
Nettie Leila Michel (1863—?), business woman, author, magazin...
1867Military
Today, Fort Ontario is being restored to its 1867–1872 appearance.
1868Military
Costumed interpreters recreate the lives of the officers, men, and civilians who garrisoned the fort in 1868–1869.
1872Military
Major masonry improvements to the forts outer wall were undertaken, but left incomplete when Congress canceled its funding in 1872.
1901Military
By 1901, the old fort was abandoned.
1937Military
From this experience he wrote the book "My war with the United States" published in 1937.
1940Military
1st Infantry Division called Fort Ontario home until the brigade was deactivated on June 1, 1940.
1944Military
=== World War II refugee camp ===
In 1944 amidst World War II, President Franklin D.
1946Military
In 1946, the fort was transferred to the state of New York.
1949Military
Development of the fort as a historic site began in 1949, which included the "Safe Haven Museum".
1951History
The New York Central last had passenger service between Oswego, Fulton and Syracuse in 1951.
1957Civil Rights
Nothing remains of the O&W, which was abandoned in its entirety on March 30, 1957.
1962Education
The Campus Center replaced Romney Field House Ice Rink which opened in 1962, and is believed to be the first ice rink built within the State University of New York system.
1966Disaster
This broke the record of the Blizzard of 1966, which blanketed the city with 102″ of snow.
1976History
The facility went into service in 1976 (for unit 5) and 1980 (for unit 6).
1992History
92-E-0306) in 1992, however, the DMM website for that case number says its contents were moved to the DMM website for case number 92-M-0016.
1999History
(now operating as NRG Power Marketing LLC) officially received ownership of the Oswego generating station from previous owners Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Rochester Gas...
2005History
From 2005 to 2006 the Oswego Admirals of the Ontario Junior Hockey League played in the old ice rink.
2006Education
The 2006–07 season marked the first season Oswego played in the newly built, state-of-the-art Marano Campus Center, located on Lake Ontario.
2007History
In 2007, Oswego gained national attention when approximately 130″ (slightly less than 11 feet) of snow fell in a two-week timespan.
2009Government
Nesbitt, who also founded the Marine Museum and wrote various books about the city's history, died on August 2, 2009, at the age of 84.
2010History
== Demographics ==
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,142 people, 7,486 households, and 3,896 families residing in the 8,258 housing units in the city.
2017Government
In 2017, it injected 39.7 GWh of electric energy into the electric transmission system.
2018History
As of November 2018, there are 5 orders on the DMM case number 92-M-0016 website, none of which have to do with a whistle blower complaint against Oswego generating station.