Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
1. Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers Marker
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who fell September 8, 1755 on the Bloody Morning Scout led by Col. Ephraim Williams and King Hendrick against the French and Indians under Baron Dieskau.
The remains were disinterred in building a state highway in 1931 and reburied under this monument.
Erected by State Education and Conservation Departments
and New York State Historical Association
1935
Erected 1935 by New York State Education and Conservation Departments.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • Notable Events • War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1825.
Location. 43° 25.029′ N, 73° 42.429′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Lake George Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake George NY 12845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Lake George (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake George in the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockaded Fort 1759 (within shouting distance
this page online
Also see . . . Battle of Lake George. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
2. Lake George Marker
During the French and Indian War, British Colonel Ephraim Williams with 800 militia and 200 Mohawk Indians was ambushed by French grenadiers, militia and Indian allies under Baron Dieskau in action later referred to as the "Bloody Morning Scout.” Although caught by surprise and suffering heavy casualties, the British defeated the French.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
3. Marker in Lake George Battlefield Park
The Battle of Lake George was fought on September 8, 1755 at this location between the French and British. The Battle of Lake George Monument can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
