Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Warship Row
1757
The British Fleet of 300 Warships
(Bateaux and Sloops)
was Burned by
The French Raiders
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1757.
Location. 43° 25.355′ N, 73° 42.774′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. It is on Beach Road (County Route 51), on the right when traveling west. 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: Lake George (here, next to this marker); 1757 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Towers Hall (about 600 feet away); Leatherstocking Literary Trail: Site 7 (about 700 feet away); Northwest Bastion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake House (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Common Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake George.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

