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NY, USA

Crown Point

11 sources organized by credibility tier.

▶Tier 1 — Institutional and Academic (5)

  • A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity — Various editions (original 1779)

    Allen's account includes his capture of Crown Point following the seizure of Ticonderoga in May 1775.

  • Amherst Papers: Crown Point Correspondence — UK National Archives

    British military records relating to the fortification and strategic importance of Crown Point in the northern theater.

  • Crown Point State Historic Site — New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

    Official state historic site documentation covering Fort Crown Point and its role in the Champlain corridor.

  • Historic American Buildings Survey: Crown Point Fortifications — Library of Congress / National Park Service

    Architectural and historical survey of the Crown Point fortifications including French, British, and American periods.

  • Sails and Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Military History of Lake George and Lake Champlain — Purple Mountain Press (Russell P. Bellico)

    Comprehensive study of naval and military operations on the Champlain corridor, with detailed coverage of Crown Point's strategic role.

▶Tier 2 — Reputable Secondary (4)

  • Almost a Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence — Oxford University Press (John Ferling)

    Broad military history with coverage of the northern campaign including Crown Point's role in the Champlain corridor strategy.

  • Fort Ticonderoga: A Short History — Fort Ticonderoga Association

    Includes coverage of Crown Point as the companion fortification and its role in the 1775-1776 campaigns.

  • New York State Archives: Northern Department Records — New York State Archives

    State records documenting military operations and supply movements through the Crown Point area.

  • The Noble Train of Artillery — Various (John R. Cuneo)

    Study of Henry Knox's expedition to move captured cannons from Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Boston.

▶Tier 3 — General Reference (2)

  • Crown Point, New York - Wikipedia — Wikipedia

    General reference. Useful for chronology and basic facts, should be cross-checked with primary sources.

  • Lake Champlain Heritage Trail — Lake Champlain Basin Program

    Tourism and heritage trail materials covering Crown Point and the Lake Champlain corridor's Revolutionary War history.

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