The first fort at Crown Point was built by the French in 1735, and was called Fort St. Frederic. It was the staging point for Montcalm's attack on, and destruction of, Fort William Henry, featured in Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans. 

The French abandoned the fort in 1759, blowing it up as they retreated before the forces of Lord Jeffery Amherst. The British built a new fort close by- the largest of all colonial forts on the North American continent. It never saw any military action, however, and was virtually destroyed by a fire and explosion in 1773. 

His Majesty's Fort at Crown Point had a parade ground five acres in size! Click here for pictures. Then take a deep breath and fall in! 

"Tramp! tramp! tramp! The boys are marching.
 Cheer up comrades, they will come."
                          - - George F. Root 

Hider:   Tom Cooch 
Clues:   Moderate 
Terrain: Easy 
Hidden:  07/23/99
 

DIRECTIONS

Take NY Rte 22 north from Ticonderoga or south from Port Henry to its junction with NY Rte 903. Continue another 4 miles to the park, just before the bridge over Lake Champlain. 

From Vermont, follow either VT Rte 17 from Bristol or VT Rte 125 from Middlebury west to the bridge at Chimney Point. The entrance to the Park is just on the New York side of the bridge. 

Click here for a map.
 

CLUES

Stand at the flagpole, soldier! Attention! 

Face 6 degrees! Forward... March! 

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Right Face! 

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Left Face! 

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Left Face! 

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Left Face! 

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About Face! 

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Right Face! 

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Left Face! 

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Right Face! 

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Right Face! 

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Right Face! 

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Left Face! 

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At Ease! 

NOTES

A pace is taken to be the average distance an adult will advance by moving one foot forward - approximately three feet. 

Letterboxers should be aware that there are some stinging nettle plants within the fort and try to avoid touching them when searching. 

All bearings are magnetic. 

Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.

This letterbox is #9 placed by The Orient Express.