Rogers Island - Fort Edward, New York, USA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

This historical marker is located on Rogers Island in Fort Edward, New York. It commemorates the encampment site of the Rangers during the French and Indian War. This site was along the aquatic passage between New York and Canada. Text on the historical marker:

BIVOUAC AREA
MAJOR ROBERT ROGERS AND HIS
TEN RANGER COMPANIES DURING
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS
1755 - 1759

SITE OF
FORT NICHOLSON 1709
FORT LYDIUS 1731
FORT LYMAN 1755
Fort Edward 1757

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
North American - BRITISH
EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
1755 - 1759

THIS PLAQUE PRESENTED BY
ROGERS ISLAND
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
JULY 12, 1964

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Group that erected the marker: Rogers Island Historical Association URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 11 Rogers Island Dr Fort Edward, NY Washington 12828

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