Lake George in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adirondack Forest Preserve
Lake George Battlefield Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
1. Adirondack Forest Preserve Marker
At a junction along one of the most historic water routes in America, connecting the Hudson River to Lake Champlain, this site witnessed military engagements during both the French and Indian War (1755-1763) and the American Revolution (1775-1783). This park encompasses the sites of several bloody actions, including the 1755 Battle of Lake George, the siege of the entrenched camp by the Marquis de Montcalm’s army in 1757 and the subsequent “massacre” following the surrender of Fort William Henry, and a British raid in 1780. During the course of both wars, numerous fortifications and outworks were built at this site, including Fort George, built in 1759 by the British army and a hospital built in 1776, as well as shipyards, barracks, sawmills and storehouses.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 24.967′ N, 73° 42.46′ W. Marker is in Lake George, New York, in Warren County. Marker is on 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort George (a few steps from this marker); The 1755 Battle of Lake George
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More about this marker. The left of the marker contains a map of the Lake George Battlefield Park. Indicated on the map are the locations of several monuments and the ruins of Old Fort George.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Series of marker located in Lake George Battlefield Park.
Also see . . . French & Indian War: Battle of Lake George. ThoughtCo. website entry:
The Battle of Lake George took place during the French & Indian War (1754-1763) fought between the French and British. (Submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
2. Adirondack Forest Preserve Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2008
3. Lake George Battlefield Park Map from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
