Colonial Battles Fought in thi

<br>The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York erected this tablet to commemorate the colonial battles fought in this vicinity.<br>Champlain with Hurons and Algonquins defeated the Iroquois July 30, 1609 near the shore.<br>Montcalm defeated Abercrombie July 8, 1758 at the Assault of Fort Carillon or Ticonderoga.<br>Amherst captured the fort July 27, 1759.