Lake George in New York
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Fort William Henry

Fort William Henry was a British fort at the southern end of Lake George in the province of New York. It is best known as the site of notorious atrocities committed by Indians against the surrendered British and provincial troops following a successful French siege in 1757, an event which is the focus of James Fenimore Cooper's novel The Last of the Mohicans, first published in January 1826.

Located at 43.4203, -73.7111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Forts in New York, French and Indian War forts, British forts in the United States, Museums in Warren County, New York, Living museums in New York, Military and war museums in New York, Colonial forts in New York

Siege of Fort William Henry

The Siege of Fort William Henry was conducted in August 1757 by French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm against the British-held Fort William Henry. The fort, located at the southern end of Lake George, on the frontier between the British Province of New York and the French Province of Canada, was garrisoned by a poorly supported force of British regulars and provincial militia led by Lieutenant Colonel George Monro.

Located at 43.4203, -73.7111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1757, Battles of the French and Indian War, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving Great Britain, Massacres by Native Americans

Ethan Allen boating accident

The Ethan Allen was a 40-foot, glass-enclosed tour boat operated by Shoreline Cruises on Lake George in upstate New York. On October 2, 2005, at 2:55 p.m. , with 47 passengers–all from Michigan and Ohio and mostly seniors–aboard, the Ethan Allen capsized and sank just south of Cramer Point in the Town of Lake George. Twenty passengers died and 27 survived. The accident caused government regulators to consider new laws on passenger boat capacity.

Located at 43.457, -73.6899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shipwrecks of New York, Warren County, New York, Maritime incidents in 2005, Shipwrecks in lakes, 2005 in New York

Battle of Lake George

The Battle of Lake George was fought on 8 September 1755, in the north of the Province of New York. The battle was part of a campaign by the British to expel the French from North America in the French and Indian War. On one side were 1,500 French, Canadian, and Indian troops under the command of the Baron de Dieskau and on the other side 1,500 colonial troops under William Johnson and 200 Mohawks led by a noted war chief, Hendrick Theyanoguin.

Located at 43.429, -73.68 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1755, 1755 in North America, Battles of the French and Indian War, Pre-statehood history of New Hampshire, Pre-statehood history of Massachusetts, Pre-statehood history of Connecticut, Pre-statehood history of New York, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving France

Battle on Snowshoes

The 1758 Battle on Snowshoes occurred on March 13, 1758, during the French and Indian War. It was fought by members of British Ranger companies led by Robert Rogers against French troops and Indians allied to France. The battle took place near Lake George, now in northern New York, but then in the frontier area between the British province of New York and the French province of Canada. The battle was given its name because the British combatants were wearing snowshoes.

Located at 43.4261, -73.7122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1758, Battles of the French and Indian War, Pre-statehood history of New York, Battles involving Great Britain

Magic Forest

The Magic Forest is an amusement park located in Lake George, NY. Opened in 1963, it features the largest Uncle Sam statue in the United States, a Magic Show and the only remaining diving horse attraction, Lightning. It also has 19 kiddie rides, 4 adult rides, plus a train and a tram.

Located at 43.3959, -73.7031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Amusement parks in New York, 1963 establishments in New York

Lake George (village), New York

The Village of Lake George is a village within the town of Lake George in Warren County, New York, United States, located at the southern end of its namesake lake. The population was 985 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village and the surrounding area is a famous summertime tourist region and historic summer colony, which at one time included Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O'Keeffe.

Located at 43.421, -73.7137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Villages in New York, Glens Falls metropolitan area, Adirondacks, Populated places in Warren County, New York