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Politics & War

Oswego County was the site of many wars during its formation, and later aided the United States in other geopolitical conflicts. The county was also a hotbed of political action involving abolition, women’s suffrage, strikes, and more.

Battle of Oswego in 1814

Essays, People, Politics & War
This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The Oswego County Historical Society does not stand by the language used in…