Fort Sainte Anne, French colonial fort at Isle La Motte, Vermont, United States
The fortification stands at the northern end of Lake Champlain, constructed as part of a defensive line along the Richelieu River against Iroquois incursions.
Captain Pierre La Motte led the Carignan-Salières Regiment to establish Fort Sainte Anne in 1666 as the first European settlement in what became Vermont.
The fort site includes the location of the first documented Catholic Mass in the northeastern United States, celebrated during its operational period.
Visitors reach the fort grounds through Isle La Motte, where interpretive signs explain the military and religious significance of the location.
The fort served as the launching point for a significant military expedition against the Mohawk nations, involving 600 French soldiers and indigenous allies.
Location: Isle La Motte
Inception: 1666
GPS coordinates: 44.90000,-73.34750
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:22
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