History thumb|left|250px|Fort Ticonderoga located on the east side of town on NY 74 In the 17th century, French explorers such as Samuel de Champlain encountered the area.
hiStoRY thumb|LeFT|250Px|FoRT tIconderOga locAted on The EAst SIDE OF town On ny 74 iN the 17tH CenTUrY, frEnch explorers sUCH As saMUEl de chamPlain enCounteRed ThE areA.