Lake George, New York

Lake George, New York .

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The populace was 3,578 at the 2000 census. The town is titled after the lake, Lake George.

Within the town is a village also titled Lake George.

In 1646, he was sent on a political mission to the Iroquois to propose a treaty of peace, and at that point titled the lake "Lac du Saint Sacrement" (Lake of the Blessed Sacrament). In 1755, the lake was retitled "Lake George" by General William Johnson with respect to King George II. Lake George was also the site of Fort William Henry, titled in honor of Prince William Henry, grandson of King George II, by General Johnson.

The town was established in 1810 as the "Town of Caldwell" from parts of the suburbs of Bolton, Queensbury, and Thurman. In 1962 the town changed its name to Lake George. The Land Tortoise (radeau) Shipwreck Site and Owl's Nest are National Historic Landmarks. The Lake George Battlefield Park Historic District was listed in 2011.

According to the Lake George Association Lake George is 32 miles in length and a maximum of 2 miles in width. A row of motels in Lake George, 1973 Big Hollow A hamlet northwest of Lake George village.

Bloody Pond A pond in the south part of town that got its name from the Battle of Lake George.

Crosbyside A hamlet east of Lake George village.

Diamond Point A hamlet north of Lake George village on the west shore of Lake George.

Fort William Henry The reconstructed historic fort is in Lake George village, originally assembled by the British amid the French and Indian War.

Lake George A village positioned at the south end of Lake George.

Town of Lake George website, "About Lake George".

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Lake George.

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Towns in New York - Glens Falls urbane region - Adirondacks - Towns in Warren County, New York - Populated places established in 1810 - 1810 establishments in New York