Crown Point in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort St. Frédéric
By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
1. Fort St. Frédéric Marker (Redesigned Marker)
Fort St. Frédéric consisted of an outer, bastioned limestone wall enclosing the Citadel, a four-story, eight-sided tower with walls twelve feet thick at the base. Cannon were mounted on each floor of the Citadel, and entry was gained by a drawbridge over a dry ditch. This fortress-within-a-fort contained living quarters for officers and men, a bakery, armory, and storerooms. Swivel cannon were mounted around the perimeter of the fort’s walls.British expeditions led by General William Johnson (1755) and General James Abercrombie (1758) attempted to capture Fort St. Frédéric without success. Finally, in 1759, the French garrison partially demolished the fort before retreating in the face of an overwhelming force of British and provincial troops under the command of General Jeffrey Amherst.
Erected by Crown Point State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts or Castles • War, French and Indian.
Location. 44° 1.832′ N, 73° 25.621′ W. Marker is in Crown Point
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
2. Fort St. Frédéric Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The White Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); The French at Crown Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Point: Military Focus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crown Point (about 300 feet away); Welcome To Crown Point State Historic Site (about 300 feet away); Selecting a Bridge Location (about 300 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crown Point.
More about this marker. A diagram of the fort and Citadel is on the upper right of the marker. The upper left of the marker contains layouts of the four stories of the Citadel. Under this is a French language version of the marker text.
Also see . . .
1. Crown Point State Historic Site. New York State. (Submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Crown Point. An Outline History. (Submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
3. His Majesty’s Fort at Crown Point. The Lake Champlain and Lake George Historic Site. (Submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
3. Fort St. Frédéric Marker
The redesigned Fort St. Frédéric marker is seen here in its new location.
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
4. Marker in Crown Point
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
5. Fort St. Frédéric Marker
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
6. Ruins of Fort St. Frédéric
This fort was built in 1734 by the French. It gave rise to the first European community in the southern Champlain Valley.
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
7. Model of Fort St. Frédéric
This model of the French fort of St. Frédéric is on display in the Visitor Center.
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
8. Crown Point State Historic Site
Marker is in Crown Point State Historic Park, along the walking trail.
By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
9. Fort and Citadel Diagram from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,404 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 16, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 16, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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