Mount Independence, Revolutionary War site in Orwell, Vermont, US
Mount Independence stands on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, featuring defensive earthworks and fortifications built during the American Revolution.
The Continental Army constructed military installations at Mount Independence in 1776 to protect against British attacks from Canada through Lake Champlain.
The mountain contains extensive archaeological remains, including a recovered 1690 Scottish cannon and various military artifacts displayed in the site museum.
The historic site maintains 6 miles of marked trails through military ruins and offers guided tours from late May through mid-October.
Before European settlement, Native Americans used the mountain as a source of blue-black chert, trading this high-quality stone across northeastern America.
Location: Orwell
Elevation above the sea: 93 m
GPS coordinates: 43.82645,-73.38040
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:11
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