Fort Montgomery, Military fort in Rouses Point, United States
Fort Montgomery stands at the northern end of Lake Champlain with stone walls reaching 48 feet high and three tiers designed for 125 cannons.
Construction started in 1844 after a previous fort was built on Canadian territory due to a surveying error, leading to the nickname Fort Blunder.
The fortress bears the name of Major General Richard Montgomery, who lost his life during the American Revolutionary War in 1775.
The fort remains closed to public access as it stands on private property, but visitors can observe it from the Rouses Point-Alburgh bridge.
Parts of the fort were dismantled during the Great Depression to construct the bridge that now provides the best vantage point to view it.
Location: Rouses Point
Architects: Montgomery C. Meigs
GPS coordinates: 45.00560,-73.34900
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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