Fort Ticonderoga is a historic fortification located on Lake Champlain in upstate New York. Its name is derived from the Mohawk word tekontaró:ken meaning "it is at the place between two lakes." The fort has also been referred to as "Fort Carillon," which was its original French name. Other synonyms for Fort Ticonderoga include "The Fort," "Ticonderoga," and "Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark." The fort has played a significant role in American history, serving as a strategic location during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and has been preserved as a museum.