Fort William Henry

The British Fort William Henry on the shores of Lake George, New York, was built during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) by Sir William Johnson as a staging ground for attacks against the French Fort Carillon (later renamed Fort Ticonderoga). It was part of a chain of British and French forts along the important inland waterway from New York City to Quebec. Fort William Henry was named for Prince William Henry, a grandson of King George II and a younger brother of King George III.

Related Topics:
British - Lake George - New York - French and Indian War - 1754 - 1763 - Sir William Johnson - French - Fort Carillon - Prince William Henry - George II - George III

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