NY, USA
Crown Point
16 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 (9)
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.
https://armyhistory.org/buying-time-the-battle-of-valcour-island/ — armyhistory.org
Discovered by agentic enrichment for Crown Point
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-05-02-0279 — founders.archives.gov
Discovered by agentic enrichment for Crown Point
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/crown-point — www.battlefields.org
Discovered by agentic enrichment for Crown Point
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/history-crown-point-1734-1783 — www.battlefields.org
Discovered by agentic enrichment for Crown Point
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/crown-point — www.battlefields.org
Discovered by agentic enrichment for Crown Point
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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