On October 11, 1776, the Battle of Valcour was fought on Lake Champlain. The Americans, under the command of Benedict Arnold, seemed to destined to lose this early naval battle. Not only did Guy Carleton's British fleet vastly outnumber them, but the British desperately needed this avenue south, into the heart of the colonies. However, despite losses that included 60 human casualties and damage of varying degrees to most of their ships, the Americans were able to turn the tide that night. Under cover of darkness, the Americans retreated to Crown Point. 

Images and links compiled by Logan M. Lavallee, as part of the Gardiner Foundation Semiquincentennial Summer Fellowship

Images and links compiled by Logan M. Lavallee, as part of the Gardiner Foundation Semiquincentennial Summer Fellowship

This 1856 map of Clinton County, NY, is the earliest known map of the full county. A preserved cloth copy hangs in the Historian's Office, but, thankfully, the Library of Congress has digitized the map for easier viewing.  

Clinton County - Founded in 1788

Altona - Settled in 1800, town officially created in 1857

AuSable - Settled in 1787, town officially created in 1839

Beekmantown - Settled in 1783, town officially created in 1820

Chazy in the Revolution

The White House 

The Battle of Valcour