Samuel De Champlain

Samuel De Champlain. . , ( center tablet ) , On July 30 1609, French Explorer , Samuel de Champlain and native , allies met near here and fought , the Battle of Ticonderoga, ( right tablet) , Born around 1567 in the coastal town of Brouge, France, young Samuel de Champlain grew into a remarkable man expert in many fields. He was a Soldier by profession, a Mariner in passion, yet known best as an Explorer, the first to step foot in our area. As a Mapmaker, he set new standards with his precision and detail. As a Naturalist, he planted experimental gardens and introduced roses into the New France. Champlain was a Humanist with a intense interest in and a sympathetic respect for other peoples differences. He befriended the Algonquin speaking Indians enjoying peaceful cohabitation. As a Visionary, he found Lake Champlain to be a special place, beautiful and peaceful, full of hope and promise, and named it after himself. In fostering of good relationships, he was unique in encouraging new cultural understanding and stood stalwart for Peace though Diplomacy. Samuel de Champlain, a extraordinary man, is celebrated for his principles as a Leader, his unequaled honesty with Native Americans and Europeans alike, and is remembered as the father of New France., ( left tablet ) , Ticonderoga, a place named by the Iroquois "Tekonlaroken", a meeting place of two waters. , La Chute Falls "it was necessary to pass a fall in order to go there (with I afterward saw) -- from Champlain Journals . This historical marker was erected by Kiwanis Club of Ticonderoga. It is in Ticonderoga in Essex County New York