Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Death of Lord Howe
Photographed By Bryan Olson, circa May 2003
1. Death of Lord Howe Marker
Lord George Augustus Howe
was killed in a skirmish
preceding Abercrombie’s defeat
by Montcalm at Fort Carillon.
Erected by American Legion Post 224.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1729.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 43° 50.621′ N, 73° 25.947′ W. Marker was in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. Marker was on Lord Howe Street, 0.1 miles south of Schuyler Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located 10 feet off east curb. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Ticonderoga NY 12883, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. "C-Dam" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Leach (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Valley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Liberty Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hancock House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Military Heroes of Ticonderoga (approx. half a mile away); Lord Howe’s Grave (approx. half a mile away); Men of Ticonderoga (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ticonderoga.
Regarding Death of Lord Howe. Also known as the Battle of Bernetz Brook.
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But the death of Lord How had depressed the spirit and enfeebled the councils of the army; and to this circumstance its subsequent misfortunes were mainly ascribed."
From the book The History of the United States of North America: From the Plantation of the British Colonies till their Revolt and Declaration of Independence... by James Grahame and published in 1836 by Smith, Elder and Co. (Submitted on March 13, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 11, 2018
2. Death of Lord Howe Marker
Photographed By Bryan Olson
3. Death of Lord Howe Marker
Photographed By Bryan Olson
4. Bernetz Brook today
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 2,979 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 2. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
