Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Augustus Viscount Howe

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

1. George Augustus Viscount Howe Marker

Inscription.
To commemorate
the heroic gallantry and
noble character
of
George Augustus
Viscount Howe
Brigadier-General
of
His Majesty’s Forces
in America.
Killed near Trout Brook
two days before
the great battle of Carillon
July 6, 1758.
His death an irreparable loss
to the Army.
Beloved and honored
by the officers and men
of both the British
and American regiments.
Erected by
The English Speaking Union
of the United States
1958

Erected 1958 by United States of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1609.

Location. 43° 50.928′ N, 73° 23.91′ W. Marker is in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on Sandy Redoubt, on the right when traveling east. Marker is along the entrance road to Fort Ticonderoga. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ticonderoga NY 12883, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “The Black Watch” (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Battles Fought in this Vicinity (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carillon, July 8-1758 - 1958-13 Juillet

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The French Lines & Carillon Battlefield (approx. ¼ mile away); The Carillon Battlefield (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named “The Black Watch” (approx. ¼ mile away); The French Lines (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ticonderoga.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark. (Submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Ticonderoga 1758. An account of the battle that was fought just after the death of Lord Howe from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at Fort Ticonderoga image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

2. Marker at Fort Ticonderoga

Death Site of George Augustus Viscount Howe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 11, 2018

3. Death Site of George Augustus Viscount Howe

Lord Howe was killed at this location near Trout Brook, on what is today called Lord Howe Street. This marker commemorates the site.

Grave of Lord Howe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

4. Grave of Lord Howe

The remains of Lord Howe were discovered by a laborer digging a trench. A stone in the grave identified the body as that of General Howe. His grave is located a few miles from the marker.

Seal of Lord Howe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008

5. Seal of Lord Howe

This seal appeared on the headstone of the remains discovered in 1889, and identified the body as that of Lord Howe.

Exit from Fort Ticonderoga image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

6. Exit from Fort Ticonderoga

The George Howe marker is one of many along the exit road from Fort Ticonderoga.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,429 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 24, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.