Fort Ticonderoga

18th-century star fort in northern New York in the United States

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

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 / 43.84167°N 73.38750°W / 43.84167; -73.38750
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

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