Crown Point Light

Crown Point Light is an octagonal stone tower on Lake Champlain featuring eight Doric columns and an ornate cornice. The structure was later adapted into a memorial while retaining its original brick spiral staircase inside.

The tower was built in 1858 as a navigation aid on the lake. It was transformed in 1912 into a memorial honoring Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer who reached the lake during the 17th century.

A bronze sculpture beside the structure shows Samuel de Champlain alongside a French settler and a Huron person, reflecting the cultural encounters of the colonial period.

The grounds are accessible to visitors during daylight hours, and you can examine the structure and the surrounding area on foot. Visiting during clear weather offers better views of the lake and the landscape.

The structure was converted from a working lighthouse into a memorial while keeping the original brick staircase inside intact. This transformation shows how the site connected its maritime past with a new purpose.

Location: Essex County

GPS coordinates: 44.02986,-73.42155

Latest update: December 22, 2025 01:52