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Fort Edward
Fort Edward, NY
Little now remains of this English fort except a few hills where once stood
walls and moats. Some structure apparently exists, but I was unable to find
it. Roger's Island is the focus of much archaelogical digging these days. The
actual fort site is difficult to find, especially due to the fact that a
portion of the town of Fort Edward was built directly on top of this historic
site. The town of Fort Edward has a Fort Museum. I suggest you stop there
first and get a lay of the land.
Fort Chambly
Chambly, Canada
Fort Chambly saw few battles, but was an important fort as a stop in the long
journeys between the forts on Lake George and Montreal. A rebuilt fort stands
here, and visitors are welcome.
Fort Johnson
State Route 5, West of State route 67, New York.
The home of Sir William Johnson. Here is where he called many of the meetings
between himself and the Iroquois indians.
Fort Niagara
Youngstown, NY
A French fort built in 1726 to provide a base of operations, and guard for
traders heading out west on the Niagara River.
Fort Ontario
Oswego, NY
The site of the three English forts: Fort Oswego, Fort Ontario, and little
Fort George. The rebuilt fort at this site is that of the Fort Ontario in the
incarnation of the fort built for the Revolutionary War). The Marquis de
Montcalm defeated the three forts in 1756.
Fort St. Frederic
Crown Point, NY
Fort St. Frederic, built by the French during the earlier Queen Anne's War, was
the base for French manoeuvers until Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga) was built.
Abandoned by the French in 1759, it was destroyed when the fleeing French
blew up the magasine. The ruins can still be seen here. There is a visitor
center which offers a brief history of the area.
Fort Stanwix
Rome, NY
An English fort built along the river. This fort saw no action other than as
being a portage for those soldiers heading to the forts at Oswego from
Albany. Nearby, there is a plaque in dedication to Fort Bull, which was
attacked and burned by the French in 1756.
Fort Ticonderoga/Carillon
Ticonderoga, NY (on State Route 74)
Known as Fort Carillon during the French and Indian War, this fort was built
by the French soldiers during 1755 and 1756 as an additional defense against
English encroachment coming up Lake St. Sacrament [Lake George]. The
important battle of 1758 was held here when the French force of about 3,100
men, under the Marquis de Montcalm, held off an English invasion force of
nearly 14,000. The Fort opened to visitors on May 6, and will remain open
until Oct 22. The Fort itself contains a nice museum of artifacts and
paintings, as well as an attached souvenir/bookshop. A short way up the road
is the Thompson-Pell Research Center which contains manuscripts, books, and
other research material.
Fort William Henry
Lake George, NY (US Route 9)
Fort William Henry was an English fort built in 1755/1756. Built on the site
where the French forces under the Baron de Dieskau were routed, the fort
remained a post at the base of the lake until 1757 when the Marquis de
Montcalm defeated the English forces there. The Fort was burned by Montcalm.
This is the site in wich the action of James Fenimore Cooper's "Last of
the Mohicans" takes place. Rebuilt as a tourist attraction, the fort
offers visitors a glimpse into the life of the soldiers during 1755.
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