Fort Ticonderoga

Fort Ticonderoga (/taɪkɒndəˈroʊɡə/), formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort. It is in New York State.

  • Officers' barracks, right; soldiers' barracks, left
    Officers' barracks, right; soldiers' barracks, left
  • Inside the first wall; officers' barracks at left, soldiers' barracks at right
    Inside the first wall; officers' barracks at left, soldiers' barracks at right
  • Store room and powder magazine; soldiers' barracks at right
    Store room and powder magazine; soldiers' barracks at right
  • Front of the fort
    Front of the fort
  • View of the lake from the front
    View of the lake from the front
  • Back view of the fort
    Back view of the fort
Fort Ticonderoga
The fort's configuration is described in detail below.
Fort Ticonderoga from Mount Defiance
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
The fort is located by Lake Champlain in New York near the Vermont border, about 2/5 of the way north from New York City to Montreal.
LocationTiconderoga, New York
Nearest cityBurlington, Vermont
Coordinates43°50′30″N 73°23′15″W
Area21,950 acres (8,880 ha)
Built1755–1758
ArchitectMarquis de Lotbinière
Architectural styleVauban-style fortress
NRHP reference No.66000519
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966[1]
Designated NHLOctober 9, 1960

References
  1. National Register Information System


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