Battle of Lake George
Sept. 8, 1755
Right of Monument:
Defeat would have
opened the road to
Albany to the French
Back of Monument:
1903
The Society of Colonial Wars
erected this monument to commemorate
the victory of the colonial forces
under General William Johnson and
their Mohawk allies under Chief Hendrick
over the French regulars commanded
by Baron Dieskau with their Canadian
and Indian allies
Left of Monument:Confidence inspired by
this victory was of
inestimable value to the
American Army in the
War of the Revolution
Gate Plaque:The monument erected by
The Society of Colonial Wars
of the State of New York
. 1903 .
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This fence given by the State
erected under the auspices of
The New York State Historical Association
Custodian of the park
. 1914 .
Marker is on Fort George Road, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
