Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Common Stone
In memory of common men, this stone, taken from the banks of the Mohawk, was erected as a memorial to those Mohawk Valley men under Wm. Johnson who helped build Fort William Henry in the year 1755.
1958
Erected 1958 by People of the Mohawk Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 25.201′ N, 73° 42.726′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from Canada Street (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the entrance to Fort William Henry. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake George NY 12845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Southwest Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Southeast Bastion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northwest Bastion (about 400 feet away); Northeast Bastion (about 500 feet away); Towers Hall (about 700 feet away); Lake George Steamboat Company (about 800 feet away); Lake George (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake George.
Also see . . .
1. Fort William Henry Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on June 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Fort William Henry "Massacre," August 1757. U.S. History website entry (Submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,621 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.