Fort Independence, Military fortification in Orwell, Vermont, US
The Mount Independence fortification spans 300 acres along Lake Champlain, featuring defensive structures and earthworks from the Revolutionary War period.
Construction of Mount Independence began in July 1776 after an American defeat in Canada, with three brigades of New England troops establishing the defensive position.
The site received its name when Colonel Arthur St. Clair read the Declaration of Independence to soldiers on July 28, 1776.
Mount Independence State Historic Site maintains six miles of hiking trails and operates a museum with exhibits displaying recovered artifacts from late May through October.
During fall 1776, the fortification housed over 13,000 men, making it one of the largest military installations in the early United States.
Location: Orwell
GPS coordinates: 43.82690,-73.38060
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:44
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