Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lake George in the American Revolution
Lake George Battlefield Park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1607.
Location. 43° 25.016′ N, 73° 42.466′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. Marker is on Fort George Road, on the right 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. Stockaded Fort 1759 (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1755 Battle of Lake George (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Lake George (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Adirondack Forest Preserve (about 300 feet away); Fort George (about 300 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 400 feet away); The Hospital (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake George.
More about this marker. The left of the marker contains a drawing of “A draught of a boat to carry one carriage gun forward. Navy Office, 1 March 1776.” It has a caption of “British Gunboat Plans, 1776,” courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Series of marker located in Lake George Battlefield Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,921 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.