Fort Montgomery
Rouse's Point, Clinton County
1844-1872
threat: Deterioration, need for stabilization
Situated on the border between the U.S. and Canada, Island Point is where Lake Champlain enters the Richelieu River. The island was first fortified in 1818 as the northern gateway linking the St. Lawrence and Hudson rivers. Fort Montgomery, built in the mid-19th century, was seen as a crucial fortification by Civil War strategists. This site symbolizes the shared history of these two nations.
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