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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBBT_col-williams-monument_Queensbury-NY.html
Founder of Williams College
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBBS_colonel-ephraim-williams-jr_Queensbury-NY.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAIE_delaware-hudson-railroad_Lake-George-NY.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAID_submerged-track_Lake-George-NY.html
Offshore lies D & H "MarineTrack" 5-15 ft of water.Operated from 1910-1950.Boats launched off railcars.205 ft of spur survives.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAIC_radeau-land-tortoise_Lake-George-NY.html
has been designated aNational Historic Landmark
This vessel possesses national significancein commemorating the history ofthe United States of America.
Built by British and provincial forces in 1758, the seven-gun, 26-oar French and Indian W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAIB_adirondack-forest-preserve_Lake-George-NY.html
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)…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAIA_colonial-maritime-heritage_Lake-George-NY.html
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 Geor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAI9_stockaded-fort-1759_Lake-George-NY.html
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' ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAI7_lake-george-in-the-american-revolution_Lake-George-NY.html
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'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAG8_the-1755-battle-of-lake-george_Lake-George-NY.html
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 comman…