Fort Carillon, Adirondack Park

Name: Fort Carillon
Address: Adirondack Park, United States

#39 among attractions in Adirondack Park

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

Fort Carillon, presently known as Fort Ticonderoga, was constructed by Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, Governor of French Canada, to protect Lake Champlain from a British invasion. Situated on the lake some 15 miles south of Fort Saint Frédéric, it was built to prevent an attack on Canada and slow the advance of the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1755 (269 years ago)Coordinates: 43°50'29"N, 73°23'17"W

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Adirondack Park United States

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Fort Carillon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Ticonderoga, Hancock House, Mount Defiance, Liberty Monument.

~170 ftNE
Military museum, Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga
1 min walk • Fort Ticonderoga stands as a testament to America's early history, nestled in the scenic landscape of Essex County, New York. This historical landmark is not only a window into the past but also a must-visit destination for tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the...
2.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Hancock House, Ticonderoga
61 min walk • The Hancock House is an historic structure in Ticonderoga, New York. It is a replica of the Hancock Manor on Boston's Beacon Hill that was the residence of Thomas Hancock, the uncle of John Hancock. The Hancock House was built by philanthropist Horace A.
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Defiance, Ticonderoga
30 min walk • Mount Defiance is an 840 ft high hill on the New York side of Lake Champlain, in the northeastern United States. It is notable in that the hill militarily dominates both Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Independence, but it was deemed inaccessible so never fortified.
2.4 miW
Monuments and statues
Liberty Monument, Ticonderoga
61 min walk • Liberty Monument is a historic monument located at Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1924 and is a bronze sculpture on a tiered granite base.
2.1 miSW
43°49'33"N • 73°25'30"W
Snug Harbor Marina, Ticonderoga
55 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.8 miW
Bridge
Frazier Bridge, Ticonderoga
46 min walk • Frazier Bridge is a historic Double arched bridge over the La Chute River at Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1894 and is a double-arched masonry bridge, 23 feet wide and spanning 50 feet at roughly 10 feet above water level.
1.9 miW
Library
Black Watch Memorial Library, Ticonderoga
50 min walk • Black Watch Library is a historic library building located at Ticonderoga in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1905 and is a one-story brick structure with a cruciform plan in the Jacobean Revival style.
2 miW
Neighbourhood
Lake George Avenue Historic District, Ticonderoga
52 min walk • Lake George Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Ticonderoga, in Essex County, New York. The district contains 20 contributing buildings on 14 properties; 12 houses and eight garages.
1.9 miW
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Amherst Avenue Historic District, Ticonderoga
49 min walk • Amherst Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Ticonderoga, in Essex County, New York. The district contains 16 contributing buildings on ten properties; 10 houses and six garages.

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How to get to Fort Carillon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Carillon:

Train

Ticonderoga (23 min walk)