Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial
This plaque commemorates the memory of those officers, N.C.O.s and men of the 35th Regiment of Foot (now the Royal Sussex Regiment), their wives and families who lost their lives during the defence of Fort William Henry, and the subsequent massacre by hostile red Indians after the surrender and evacuation of the Fort in 1757.
Erected by The Royal Sussex Regimental Association, Roussillon Barracks, Chichester, Sussex.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 43° 25.214′ N, 73° 42.709′ 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. Southwest Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Common Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Northwest Bastion (within shouting distance of this marker); Southeast Bastion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northeast Bastion (about 400 feet away); Lake George Steamboat Company (about 700 feet away); Towers Hall (about 700 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 July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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 July 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,028 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.