Founding the County

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Photographs

Building the Government Center

Supervisors and Legislators

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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