Crown Point in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crown Point: Military Focus
Crown Point, where Lake Champlain narrows to a quarter mile in width, was a natural position from which to control traffic along this route. French, British, and American forces recognized this fact, and each, in turn, made the occupation of Crown Point and control of the waterway primary objectives in military planning.
Erected by Crown Point State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts or Castles • Notable Places • War, French and Indian.
Location. 44° 1.79′ N, 73° 25.651′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, New York, in Essex County. Marker is on Grandview Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Crown Point State Historic Site, along the walking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crown Point NY 12928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crown Point (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); The French at Crown Point (a few steps from this marker); Welcome To Crown Point State Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To The Lake Champlain Bridge Heritage Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Selecting a Bridge Location (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort St. Frédéric (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eastern Terminus (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crown Point.
More about this marker. The center of the marker contains a map showing Crown Point in relation to the various waterways that would connect the cities of Canada with those of New York State. The marker also contains a French language version of the above text.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Take a Virtual Tour by Markers of the Crown Point Historic Site.
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.)
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 1,675 times since then and 3 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. submitted on September 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.