Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hospital
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
1. The Hospital Marker
many wounded soldiers and
some with smallpox were
cruelly murdered by Indians
of Montcalms Army.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, French and Indian.
Location. 43° 25.05′ N, 73° 42.375′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. It can be reached from Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Lake George Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake George NY 12845, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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, 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: Battle of Lake George (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away); Military Dock (about 300 feet away); Colonial Maritime Heritage (about 300 feet away); Radeau Land Tortoise (about 300 feet away); Delaware & Hudson Railroad
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Also see . . . French & Indian War: Battle of Lake George. The Battle of Lake George took place during the French & Indian War (1754-1763) fought between the French and British. (Submitted on July 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
2. Marker in in Lake George Battlefield Park
Marker is a short distance from the Battle of Lake George monument in Lake George Battlefield Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
3. The Hospital Marker
Marker is located on the site where the Battle of Lake George was fought on September 8, 1755.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 25, 2016
4. The Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
