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Battery Park

park, Burlington, Vermont, United States
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Battery Park is located in Burlington, Vermont, on a hillside overlooking Lake Champlain. It was chartered in 1763 and named for the Burling family. During the War of 1812, Battery Park served as a military post and was the site of engagements between land batteries and British warships on the lake. The park is also noted for its sunset views. Burlington's economy has shifted from manufacturing to service industries, including tourism, and it is home to the University of Vermont and Champlain College.1

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