Fort Ticonderoga
18th-century star fort in northern New York in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
- Inside the first wall; officers' barracks at left, soldiers' barracks at right
- Store room and powder magazine; soldiers' barracks at right
- Front of the fort
- View of the lake from the front
- Back view of the fort
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Fort Ticonderoga | |
Location | Ticonderoga, New York |
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Nearest city | Burlington, Vermont |
Coordinates | 43°50′30″N 73°23′15″W |
Area | 21,950 acres (8,880 ha) |
Built | 1755–1758 |
Architect | Marquis de Lotbinière |
Architectural style | Vauban-style fortress |
NRHP reference No. | 66000519 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[1] |
Designated NHL | October 9, 1960 |
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