This monument was dedicated on July 6, 1912

to the memory of

Samuel Champlain

first European to behold our great forests and

lofty mountains, and first to traverse this inland

waterway, which later became so rich in fame.

Champlain was born in Brouage, France (1567) and

died in Quebec City (1635) as Governor of

"New France."

This plaque was unveiled on July 19, 1959, by the citizens

of Plattsburgh, to commemorate the 350th Anniversary

of the discovery of Lake Champlain

Marker can be reached from Cumberland Avenue.

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