On Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
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). . . . — — Map (db m16115) HM
On Lakeshore Drive (New York State Route 9N) at Hill Drive, on the left when traveling north on Lakeshore Drive.
Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)
They lived on this hill and created art reflecting their love of Lake George. — — Map (db m130051) HM
On Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
Right of Monument: Defeat would have opened the road to Albany to the French Back of Monument: 1903 The Society of Colonial Wars erected this monument to commemorate the victory of the colonial forces under General William Johnson and their . . . — — Map (db m9410) HM
On New York State Route 9N at U.S. 9, on the left when traveling east on State Route 9N.
Dedicated to the soldiers of Col. Ephraim Williams's detachment and their Mohawk allies who died September 8, 1755 during this engagement when ambushed by French forces approximately 2 miles south of this site on the Old Military Road. Among the . . . — — Map (db m138549) WM
On Lake George Glens Falls Road (U.S. 9) at Farm to Market Road (County Route 149), on the right when traveling north on Lake George Glens Falls Road.
Here Sept. 8, 1755 (Battle of Lake George) the colonial forces under Lieut. Col. Cole checked the hitherto successful advance of Baron Dieskau and his allies, changing the English rout into ultimate victory. Here likewise on the evening of the same . . . — — Map (db m17376) HM
On U.S. 9, 0.1 miles north of Somerville Road, on the right when traveling north.
Charles R. Bishop (1822-1915) considered one of Hawaii's greatest benefactors. Married Princess Bernice Pauahi. Buried Hawaiian Royal Tomb. — — Map (db m97068) HM
On Glens Falls Lake George Road (U.S. 9) 0.4 miles north of State Route 149 intersection (U.S. 149), on the left when traveling north.
On this site in 1755, Colonel Ephraim Williams, Jr. was buried after his death in the battle called "Bloody Morning Scout," a skirmish that opened the Battle of Lake George. Ephraim Williams, Jr. is best known as the Founder of Williams College, a . . . — — Map (db m17329) HM
On Beach Road at Fort George Road, on the right when traveling east on Beach Road.
Numerous vessels plied the waters of the lake during the French and Indian War (1755-1763) and the American Revolution (1775-1783). Many of the smaller vessels were constructed elsewhere, while others were constructed at the south end of Lake George . . . — — Map (db m16114) HM
On Beach Road at Fort George Road, on the right when traveling east on Beach Road.
The arrival of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Lake George in 1882 had a significant impact on life in the region. Early vacationers often arrived in rail cars direct from New York City and Albany. While the rich and famous relaxed at lakeside . . . — — Map (db m16118) HM
On Lower Amherst Street, on the right when traveling east.
We hear from the misty troubled shore the voice of those gone before drawing the soul to it's anchorage Bret Harte This memorial is dedicated to the twenty men and women who tragically perished when the Ethan Allen tour boat . . . — — Map (db m18434) HM
On Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
In the State Park to the left are the ruins of old Fort George. About here in 1755 the French under Baron Dieskau were defeated by the British Colonials under Sir William Johnson. — — Map (db m9413) HM
On Lake George Road (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling south.
A 19th century community with
the Halfway House, Brown's store
plank road tollgate, School #14,
sawmill, tannery, race track,
Post Office and 14 residences. — — Map (db m18468) HM
On Fort George Road, on the right when traveling south.
Through this place passed Gen. Henry Knox in the winter of 1775-1776 to deliver to Gen. George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston Erected by The State of New York . . . — — Map (db m9795) HM
On Lake George Glens Falls Road (U.S. 9) 1 mile north of Farm to Market Road (County Route 149), on the right when traveling north.
Through this place passed
Gen. Henry Knox
in the winter of 1775-1776
to deliver to
Gen. George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga
used to force the British
Army to evacuate Boston
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m18647) HM
On Adirondack Northway (U.S. 87 at milepost 55) when traveling south.
The natural route by water and portage between the St. Lawrence River and the Hudson River traversed Lake George. Christened Lac du Saint Sacrement in 1646 by the Jesuit missionary, Isaac Jogues, it was renamed in 1755 by Sir William Johnson to . . . — — Map (db m18102) HM
On Fort George Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lake George played an important role throughout the American Revolution as a transportation route, staging area and outpost. In December 1775, as some American troops were ferried north during their abortive invasion of Canada, Colonel Henry Knox’s . . . — — Map (db m16111) HM
On New York State Route 9N at U.S. 9, on the left when traveling east on State Route 9N.
Lake George Region Veterans Memorial Honoring all veterans who served our country in war and peace All gave some Some gave all Their sacrifice Our gratitude — — Map (db m138552) WM
Honoring Veterans of All Wars
The veterans on this Honor Roll have had substantial ties to the Residency and Service to the Lake George Community.
Legend of Periods of Military Service
0 – Civil War
1 – World War 1
2 – . . . — — Map (db m148262) WM
Luxurious hotel built on this site in 1832, torn down in 1904 and site dedicated as Shepard Park in 1917
Village of Lake George — — Map (db m148261) HM
Near Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
A Memorial to Four Unknown Soldiers --------------- who fell September 8, 1755 on the Bloody Morning Scout led by Col. Ephraim Williams and King Hendrick against the French and Indians under Baron Dieskau. The remains were disinterred in building a . . . — — Map (db m9049) HM
On Beach Road at Lake George Road, on the left when traveling east on Beach Road.
During the French and Indian War, British and Procincial troops used a dock near here for loading soldiers, artillery, and supplies. — — Map (db m9424) HM
Near Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
This was the flagstaff bastion. During the early days of the bombardment, a French projectile severed a pulley on one of the poles, causing the English flag to fall. One of the carpenters rushed to repair the damage, but as he climbed the pole, had . . . — — Map (db m15801) HM
Near Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
This bastion suffered the heaviest damage from Montcalm’s artillery. Here a howitzer shell landed on an ammunition box killing or wounding 16, including a "provincial Officer who was never heard of but part of his coat was found." Each night the . . . — — Map (db m15802) HM
On Beach Road at Fort George Road, on the left when traveling east on Beach Road.
has been designated a National Historic Landmark This vessel possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Built by British and provincial forces in 1758, the seven-gun, 26-oar French and Indian War . . . — — Map (db m16116) HM
Near Canada Street (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.
This plaque commemorates the memory of those officers, N.C.O.s and men of the 35th Regiment of Foot (now the Royal Sussex Regiment), their wives and families who lost their lives during the defence of Fort William Henry, and the subsequent massacre . . . — — Map (db m9043) HM
Near Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
The original entrance to the fort was under this bastion. A road led to it from the vicinity of the old Railroad Station and Steamboat dock. About a quarter mile away, the rising hill of tall pines marks the site of the Battle of Lake George. This . . . — — Map (db m15806) HM
Near Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
You are looking at the general area of the cemetery which encompassed most of the parking area and extended across Canada Street. Many soldiers died from wounds inflicted during battle, but most deaths were related to infection and disease. In 1842, . . . — — Map (db m15805) HM
On Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
In 1759, while Colonel Montresor constructed Fort George out of limestone, a star-shaped stockaded fort was built closer to Lake George by Major General Jeffery Amherst’s army. This British complex encompassed an officers’ barracks, a soldiers’ . . . — — Map (db m16113) HM
On Beach Road at Fort George Road, on the left when traveling east on Beach Road.
Offshore lies D & H “Marine Track” 5-15 ft of water. Operated from 1910-1950. Boats launched off railcars. 205 ft of spur survives. — — Map (db m16117) HM
On Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
In September 1755, a Colonial army commanded by Major General William Johnson camped on this location in preparation for an advance against the French Fortress of St. Frederic at Crown Point on Lake Champlain. On September 8, a French force . . . — — Map (db m16035) HM
On U.S. 9, 0.1 miles north of Mohican Street, on the right when traveling north.
The building over the hill is Towers Hall. It was the carriage house for the Ft. Wm. Henry Hotel and housed many hotel employees. — — Map (db m162789) HM
