Ogdensburg is a city in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 12,364 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from land owner and developer Samuel Ogden. The population was 12,364 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from land owner and developer Samuel Ogden.
The City of Ogdensburg is at the north border of New York, on the south bank of the St. Lawrence River. It is the only city located in Saint Lawrence County.
The Port of Ogdensburg is the only U.S. port on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ogdensburg International Airport is located south of the city. The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, northeast of the city, links the United States and Canada.
The city is also the home of the Frederic Remington Art Museum. The museum is housed in the former family mansion of the family of local industrialist David Parish on Washington Street in downtown Ogdensburg. While it was always known as the Parish family mansion, Remington's wife Eva did reside there after the artist's death. The collection of Remington art and memorabilia was started with items from the estates of Eva Remington and her sister Emma.