Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Military Road
Photographed By John Farrell, March 24, 2009
1. Military Road Marker
Military Road built between Fort Edward and Lake George built by Sir William Johnson during the summer of 1755Erected 1939 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 22.25′ N, 73° 41.883′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. Marker is on Lake George Glens Falls Road (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles north of Farm to Market Road (County Route 149), on the left when traveling north. It is located on the front lawn of Comfort Suites Motel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1533 State Route 9, Lake George, Lake George NY 12845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. French Mtn. Hamlet (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. Williams Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel Ephraim Williams, Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bloody Pond (approx. 1.4 miles away); This is "Porcellino"
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Regarding Military Road. Little remains of the original road profile due to development along this corridor.
Photographed By John Farrell, March 24, 2009
2. Military Road Marker looking north with US Route 9 on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
