National Historic Landmark

Mount Independence

Orwell, Addison County, Vermont
Listed
September 2, 1971
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71000079

About this property

Mount Independence on Lake Champlain in Orwell, Vermont, was the site of extensive fortifications built during the American Revolutionary War by the American army to stop a British invasion. Construction began in July 1776, following the American defeat in Canada, and continued through the winter and spring of 1777. After the American retreat on July 5 and 6, 1777, British and Hessian troops occupied Mount Independence until November 1777. After the American Revolution, Mount Independence was farm land, used for grazing sheep and cattle. It is now a state historic site, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its historical significance.

Location

Orwell, Addison County, Vermont
43.82831, -73.38328

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga (Allen and Arnold)
1775Revolutionary War
0.8 mi
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1758Colonial
0.8 mi
Battle of Fort Carillon Approach 1758
1758Colonial
1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Mount Independence listed on the National Register?

Mount Independence was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Mount Independence?

Mount Independence is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Mount Independence a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mount Independence has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Mount Independence?

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