Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1759 Blockhouse
Photographed by Tim Dusablon, April 20, 2024
1. 1759 Blockhouse Marker
On this point in 1759 stood a blockhouse, the southerly outpost of the fort. Here landed Rogers' Rangers as the vanguard of Amherst's army.
Erected by Ticonderoga Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 43° 49.28′ N, 73° 25.479′ W. Marker is in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Black Point Rd. and Adirondack Park, on the right when traveling south on Black Point Rd.. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gen. Henry Knox Trail
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Also see . . . Rogers' Rangers (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Tim Dusablon, April 20, 2024
2. 1759 Blockhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Tim Dusablon of Georgia, Vermont. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Tim Dusablon of Georgia, Vermont. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
