Fort Miller Marker

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Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Miller

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. Fort Miller Marker

Fort Miller and Fort Edward sit aside the historic Champlain canal which connects the Hudson River with Lake Champlain.

Inscription.
On the opposite side
of the river
Fort Miller
built during
French and Indian War.

Erected 1927 by New York State.

Location. 43° 9.645′ N, 73° 34.658′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakes to Locks Passage (U.S. 4) and Fort Miller Road, on the right when traveling south on Lakes to Locks Passage. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Gen. Henry Knox Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Duer House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge William Duer (approx. half a mile away); Gen. Washington (approx. 1.2 miles away); World War I and II and Korean Conflict Memorial (approx. 2.5 miles away); Gen. Schuyler's Intrenchments (approx. 2.5 miles away); Captain Furnival's Battery (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 2.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Edward.

Marker on Fort Miller Road Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Marker on Fort Miller Road

The defensive fortifications known as Fort Miller were constructed on the west side of the Hudson River in the southern end of the town of Fort Edward. It was built during the French and Indian War and was named in honor of the builder, Colonel Miller.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 903 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.