Fort Ticonderoga

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

Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga from Mount Defiance
LocationTiconderoga, New York
Nearest cityBurlington, Vermont
Coordinates43°50′30″N 73°23′15″W
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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