Port Henry in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Champlain Academy Bell

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2025

1. Bell Marker

Inscription.
Bell from the old Champlain Academy erected in gratitude to the Sisters of St. Joseph for 80 years of Catholic education in Port Henry by the parishioners of St. Patrick's parish and by the Knights of Columbus as a memorial to their deceased members.

Erected by Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick’s parishioners.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 44° 2.877′ N, 73° 27.524′ W. Marker is in Port Henry, New York, in Essex County. It is on Saint Patrick's Place east of New York State Route 9N, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Henry NY 12974, United States of America. 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 the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Lakes to Locks Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Village of Port Henry (about 300 feet away); Free Library (about 400 feet away); Moriah Plank Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Champlain Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Shore Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Busy Iron Port (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Henry.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2025

2. Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.