Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Military Dock
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
1. Military Dock Marker
War, British and Procincial
troops used a dock near
here for loading soldiers,
artillery, and supplies.
Erected by Lake George Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military • Notable Places • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 25.097′ N, 73° 42.359′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of Beach Road and Lake George Road, on the left when traveling east on Beach Road. 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: Radeau Land Tortoise (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Maritime Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Submerged Track (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware & Hudson Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 400 feet away); Battle of Lake George
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
2. Marker on Beach Road
The marker is on the southern shore of Lake George. The British built Fort William Henry near this point to defend against a potential attack from the French stationed at Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
3. Fort William Henry
This British Fort, on the southern shore of Lake George, was the main recipient of the supplies than came in from the Military Dock.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,822 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
