Valcour Island

Valcour Island is the fourth-largest island located in Lake Champlain in Clinton County, New York, United States. It lies by the western shore of Lake Champlain, forming one side of a narrow strait against the mainland of New York.

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Type: Island
Description: island in Lake Champlain in Clinton County, New York, United States
Also known as: “Valeur Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bluff Point Light.

Bluff Point Light

Lighthouse

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Bluff Point Light, also known as the Valcour Island Light, on Valcour Island in Lake Champlain was in service from its construction in 1874 until 1930 and was one of the last lighthouses on Lake Champlain to be named.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parc and Plattsburgh.

Parc

Village

Parc is a location and census-designated place in Clinton County, New York, United States. The name "Parc" is derived from the official name for the 3,447-acre industrial site, which is PARC, an acronym for the Plattsburgh Airbase Redevelopment Corporation. Parc is situated 3½ miles northwest of Valcour Island.

Plattsburgh

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Plattsburgh is a small city on Lake Champlain in New York's North Country. From the viewpoint of a visitor on foot, it is very walkable, with enough streets lined with beautiful houses, interesting historic buildings and monuments and pleasant waterfronts with paths, a bridge or two and pleasant vistas to reward a day or two of your time.