National Register of Historic Places
Valcour Bay
Valcour Bay is a historic place in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000508.
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Valcour Bay
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About this place
What is Valcour Bay?
Valcour Bay is actually a strait or sound, located between Valcour Island and the west side of Lake Champlain, four miles south of Plattsburgh, New York. It was the site of the Battle of Valcour Island during the American Revolutionary War. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 because of this association. Valcour Bay is located in the Towns of Peru and Plattsburgh, both in Clinton County, New York.
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Listing details
- Name
- Valcour Bay
- City
- Plattsburgh
- County
- Clinton County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000508
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.62394, -73.43008
When was Valcour Bay listed on the National Register?
Valcour Bay was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Valcour Bay located?
Valcour Bay is located in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York at approximately 44.62394, -73.43008. See the map above.
Is Valcour Bay a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Valcour Bay is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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