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

Carillon Bridge

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

1. Carillon Bridge Marker

Inscription. Near this spot in 1755-1756
Michel de Chartier de Lotbinière engineer of Fort Carillon, bridged this stream and harnessed this waterpower for the first time. Sawmills, storehouses and barracks were located here, being within the Seignory of Alainville granted by France in 1758 to Lotbiniére, this was the first patent covering site of Ticonderoga. His vast estate subsequently granted to British soldiers, Lotbinière in 1776 refused England’s offer of compensation, preferring to aid Franklin in obtaining French support for the American cause.

Because of this sacrifice, unrequited by the Continental Congress, this bridge is gratefully dedicated to the Seignior of Alainville who was also an American patriot.

Erected 1933 by Sons of the American Revolution, Ticonderoga Chapter & the State of New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.

Location. 43° 50.996′ N, 73° 24.846′ W. Marker

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is in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. It is on Montcalm Street east of Cossey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Carillon Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 Montcalm St, Ticonderoga NY 12883, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Original Carillon Bridge (here, next to this marker); Carillon Park (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Carillon Bridge (a few steps from this marker); A Way to the World (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel De Champlain (approx.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

2. Carillon Bridge Marker

¼ mile away); Sharing the Flow (approx. ¼ mile away); The Power of Water (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ticonderoga.

Marker in Carillon Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

3. Marker in Carillon Park

This is one of several markers located in Ticonderoga's Carillon Park.

Carillon Bridge Crossing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

4. Carillon Bridge Crossing

The La Chute River, which the Carillon Bridge spans, is located just east of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,449 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on November 9, 2025, by Thierry Chaunu of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.