Schuyler Island, Schuyler[']s Island, or Whitney Island, is an island in Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain is a natural, freshwater lake in North America, located mainly within the borders of the United States but partially situated across the Canada—United States border in the Canadian province of Quebec.The New York portion of the Champlain Valley includes the eastern portions of...

, between Port Kent, New York

Port Kent, New York

Port Kent, New York is a community in Essex County, New York, on Lake Champlain. Ferry service to Vermont is provided by the Lake Champlain Transportation Company; the community also has an Amtrak railroad stop....

 and Willsboro Bay, opposite Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some south of Montreal....

. Schuyler Island was involved in the 1776 Battle of Valcour during the American Revolutionary War

American Revolutionary War

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Schuyler Island was a family farm and was taken from the family during World War II using eminent domain provisions of the law. The US Government military viewed the island as an important backup to Plattsburgh Air Force Base in NY State. The Federal Government later gave the land to the State of NY which created a State park there. Overnight camping sites are available and is popular stop for lake boaters.

Schuyler Island is located at 44°29′57"N 73°22′32"W.