Champlain has a rich history shaped by war, the Canadian border, and the French ancestry of many of its residents. Founded in 1788, it was originally surveyed by renowned French colonist and explorer, Samuel de Champlain, for whom the town is named. The Great Chazy River runs through the heart of Champlain, making it an inviting location for early settlers on the Northern frontier. Once known for a graceful main street lined with...