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
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
Fort Ticonderoga | |
 Fort Ticonderoga from Mount Defiance | |
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| 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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