A City Rich with American Heritage

Imagine a community as old as America itself and you have Plattsburgh. The Champlain Valley has been at the center of many chapters of American history. The Champlain Valley was a rich region for hunting for Native Americans. 
      As European's explored and developed the "New World", they used Lake Champlain as the original "North American Super Highway". It served as a vital transportation link between Montreal and New York City. 
     When it comes to military history this region cannot be matched. The area has been part of the French and Indian Wars, American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm. 
     The "Underground Railroad" had extensive routes through the region. Our close neighbor to the west, Lake Placid, has hosted two Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980.

Kent-Delord House · Battle of Plattsburgh · Champlain Valley Transportation Museum  · Clinton County Historical Association ·  Champlain Valley Diary 1600-1900