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Fort Gage

Fort Gage, 1758, Warren County, Town of Lake George. About one mile South of Lake George Village, Fort William Henry. Reportedly fortified early in French and Indian War 1758-1759, as a supply base for Fort William Henry. Also used as Lord Howe's advance guard for Abercrombies troops in 1758. Named for Brigadier General Thomas Gage, second in command under Amherst in 1759.

fort Gage line drawing circa 1759 showing Fort Gage and Amhersts camp

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