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About Fowler, NY

The Town of Fowler began in 1816 and was named for Theodosius Fowler, (1753-1841) a local landowner, who had served as a Captain in the American Revolution.

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Fowler is located in southwest St. Lawrence County and borders the towns of Rossie, Gouverneur, Hermon, Edwards, Pitcairn, and Antwerp.

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The Oswegatchie River's main and west branches flow through Fowler with scenic portages. The town is a beautiful setting for the Gouverneur Country Club and home to the Sylvia Lake community.

Town of Fowler, NY

87 Little York Road

Gouverneur, NY 13642

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Phone: 315-287-0045

Fax: 315-535-4094

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Fowler Town Hall

Town Clerk's Hours

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Mondays through Friday
9:AM-12:PM & 1:PM- 4:PM

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A Dropbox  at the back door is always available and checked twice a day.

St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence County includes the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York.

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The area is rich in history and features abundant outdoor recreation. The county has a tradition of agriculture and a reputation for excellence in education.

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If you live or work here, or are considering relocating to this beautiful area, we know you will also find the county's website interesting and useful.

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Visit St. Lawrence County's website.

Town of Fowler Board Meetings

Current/Previous 

November 6, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Draft of Minutes

Next Scheduled Meeting:

December 8, 2024

RE: Public Hearings & Meetings

The public may attend public meetings in person or participate remotely. (when available) Call the Town Clerk’s Office at (315) 287-0045 extension #1 to obtain the teleconference number and pin number to attend by phone. 

MEETING NOTICE: Empire State Mines Presentation

Empire State Mines, LLC will give an update to Fowler residents on their graphite mining project on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM — LOCATION: Southwest Technical Center, 3606 State Highway 58, Gouverneur, NY 13642

Town of Fowler Declares Seasonal Roads
December 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

  • Stone Road, from the bus turn around to the Orebed Road.

  • Sibley Road, from the bus turn around to State land.

  • Fire Falls Road, from Luke Gates home to the Town of Fowler Line.

  • Lamb Road, from the Country Club Road to the Town of Fowler Line.

  • Shantyville Road, from the Besaw farm to the plow turn around on the Byrns Road end (the Corral).

Access Your Property Information

St. Lawrence County Real Property Tax Services now offers two ways to access real property information online. Both ways give you access to ownership, tax bills and maps to name a few things. 

Message From Your Town Assessors
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​The Town of Fowler Assessor's Office is open weekly from 9-1 on Tuesdays. Appointments to see an assessor are available six days a week for the day and early evening appointments. We will be happy to assist you. From Kathleen Besaw, Assessor Chair

Recycle with Fowler to Support:

You can find drop-off bins at the Town Highway building. Call the Town Offices for more information. Thank you for your support.

Town of Fowler, NY  On the Oswegatchie River

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