Crown Point

Crown Point

Crown Point (spr. Kraun Peunt), 1) Städtischer Bezirk mit Postamt in der Grafschaft Essex des Staates New-York (Nordamerika), am Champlainsee; Ruinen des Forts gleiches Namens od. Fort Frédéric; 2400 Ew. Hier am 7. September 1775 Gefecht zwischen den Franzosen, die das Fort überrumpeln wollten, u. den Engländern, die den Angriff mit Erfolg zurückwarfen; 2) Hauptort der Grafschaft Lake im Staate Indiana; 3 Kirchen, Schule; 500 Ew.


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