Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

200th Anniversary of Washington’s Inspection

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

1. 200th Anniversary of Washington’s Inspection Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This commemorative tablet
erected and dedicated in observance of
the 200th anniversary of
General George Washington’s inspection
to Fort Ticonderoga and the Champlain Valley.
July 1783 July 1983

Erected 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1783.

Location. 43° 50.493′ N, 73° 23.259′ W. Marker is in Ticonderoga, New York, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from Sandy Redoubt, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the wall of the enlisted men’s barracks in the parade grounds of Fort Ticonderoga. Touch for map. Marker is 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 marker. Through this entrance . . . (a few steps from this marker); 150th Anniversary of the Capture of This Fort (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker);

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Colonel Ethan Allen (a few steps from this marker); Magasin du Roi, 1756 (within shouting distance of this marker); Split 13-inch Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); French Bake Ovens, 1757 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Brown (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ticonderoga.

Also see . . . Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark. Fort website homepage (Submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Fort Ticonderoga Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

2. Fort Ticonderoga Marker

Parade Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

3. Parade Ground

The marker is located on the north wall of the Enlisted Men's Barracks. It can be seen from the Parade Ground of Fort Ticonderoga.

SW Bastion of Fort Ticonderoga image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

4. SW Bastion of Fort Ticonderoga

George Washington was one of many notable figures in history to visit Fort Ticonderoga.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.