Highlanders of the 42nd Regiment of Foot "The Black Watch" Monument - Ticonderoga, NY - Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

In Ticonderoga, within the grounds of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum, is this plaque and memorial structure for a Scottish military unit that fought in the Battle of Carillon.

Fort Ticonderoga Museum is located east of the center of the village of Ticonderoga. From the center, drive east on New York 74 for about a mile. Right after crossing the railroad tracks, turn right down the entrance road to the shed. After paying admission, drive to the parking lot for the fort, then drive on the exit road for about a half mile to the monument on the right.

The monument is a cylindrical structure made of stone about 15 ft high and about 6 ft in diameter. On one side is an opening big enough for maybe three people. There are narrow windows in the structure as well. There is a folded blue and white flag inside.

Nearby is a stone with a plaque with the following text:

"Sacred to the memory of the gallant Highlanders of the 42nd Regiment of Foot 'The Black Watch.'

From a regiment a thousand strong 205 died and 267 were wounded July 6, 1758 assaulting the French Lines on the Heights of Carillon

- Their glory shall never die -

The Black Watch Council of Ticonderoga
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York

July 6, 1997"

The Colonial Wars, also known as the French and Indian War, was a series of battles, here, between French controlled Canada and British controlled American Colonies. At this time, Lake Champlain and immediate area was under French control. The French built several forts along the shores of Lake Champlain, including Fort Carillon at this location. The French forces were led by Montcalm, while the British were led by Lord Abercrombie. In short, Abercrombie tried to take the fort but was unsuccessful, resulting in significant losses. The Black Watch was one of those units taking heavy losses.

The library in Ticonderoga also is dedicated to the Black Watch unit.

Sources:

Town of Ticonderoga (Black Watch Memorial Library):
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Fort Ticonderoga Museum:
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