Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Ticonderoga
Photographed By G. Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2016
1. Ticonderoga Marker
1906•Shelburne, Vermont•Original owner: Champlain Transportation Company •Moved to museum: 1955
The 220-foot Ticonderoga is America's last remaining walking beam side-wheel passenger steamer, and a National Historic Landmark. Serving a daily north-south route on Lake Champlain, the boat transported passengers as well as local farm produce, livestock , and dry goods. The Ticonderoga was used as a troop ferry during both World Wars and in later years has a brief career as a floating casino. In 1955, the steamer was moved two miles overland on specially laid tracks from Shelburne Bay to the Museum. This remarkable feat was captured on film and is shown daily.
Today the boat portrays life on board in 1923 and listening stations provide firsthand accounts of work and travel.
Gallery Talk. Full Steam Ahead: Walking Tours of the Ticonderoga 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, May 1 - October 31.
Erected by Shelburne Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 44° 22.512′ N, 73°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ticonderoga (here, next to this marker); Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colchester Reef Lighthouse Relocation (about 300 feet away); Diamond Barn (about 300 feet away); Pleissner Gallery (about 300 feet away); Locomotive 220 (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Locomotive 220 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelburne.
Also see . . .
1. Ticonderoga (steamboat) - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 2, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Shelburne Museum. Location of the Ticonderoga (Submitted on September 2, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By G. Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2016
2. National Historic Landmark Plaque
Photographed By G. Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2016
3. Ticonderoga
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
4. Ticonderoga Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
5. Ticonderoga and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
6. Sidewheel Steamboat Ticonderoga
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 22, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
