Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga (1750-1796) - First established in 1750 by the French as Fort Vaudreuil, later rebuilt by them as Fort Carillon. Later named Fort Ticonderoga after the Iroquois word for the junction of two waterways. Captured by the British in 1759 and the Americans in 1775 and recaptured by the British in 1777. Abandoned by the British in late 1777 and by the Americans in 1796.

Fort Ticonderoga History

Established Construction History Closing

Current Status

2010 season closed. 2011 Season begins 20 May.

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Location: Essex County, New York.

Maps & Images

Lat: 43.841449 Long: -73.3876188

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Elevation: 194'

Sources:

Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 582-584

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