1. Lake Champlain - Noun
2. Lake Champlain - Proper noun
a lake in northeastern New York, northwestern Vermont and southern Quebec; site of many battles in the French and Indian War and in the American Revolution and in the War of 1812
Source: WordNetAftermath of 1777 Following the failed British campaign led by General Burgoyne, the British still maintained control over Lake Champlain for the duration of the Revolutionary War. Source: Internet
A final attempt in 1812 by American General Henry Dearborn to advance north from Lake Champlain failed when his militia refused to advance beyond American territory. Source: Internet
Americans were eager to take back control of Lake Champlain to use the water highway as a trade route. Source: Internet
Both British and American forces spent the summer of 1776 building their naval fleets at opposite ends of Lake Champlain. Source: Internet
Both I-89 and U.S. 2 provide a direct link to Burlington and the populous Lake Champlain Valley in the northwestern corner of the state. Source: Internet
A former middle-school English teacher, Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and loves reading, walking in the woods, and traveling. Source: Internet