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Hubbardton Battle Monument
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Hubbardton Battle Monument Marker | | |
Inscription.
The only battle
fought in Vermont
during the Revolution
Right side of Monument:
This monument erected by citizens of Hubbardton and vicinity July 7, 1859
Back of Monument:
Hubbardton Battle fought on this ground July 7, 1777
Bottom of Back:
Restored by the State of Vermont 1991
Gawet Marble & Granite Inc.
Left side of Monument:
Col. Warner Commanded.
Col. Francis was killed.
Col. Hale was captured.
The Green Mountain Boys fought bravely.
Erected 1859 by Citizens of Hubbardton and vicinity.
Location. 43° 41.705′ N, 73° 8.319′ W. Marker is in Hubbardton, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker is on Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5696 Monument Hill Road, Castleton VT 05735, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle of Hubbardton (a few steps from this marker); Germans Arrive, Americans Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Selleck Cabin (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); British Flank Near Mt. Zion (about 600 feet away); Monument Hill Charge (about 600 feet away); Dawn Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hammond Covered Bridge (approx. 4.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hubbardton.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Right Side of Monument | | |
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers tell the story of the Battle of Hubbardton.
Also see . . .
1. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site. One of the most successful rear guard actions in American history, the Battle of Hubbardton was the only Revolutionary War battle fought entirely in Vermont. (Submitted on July 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Hubbardton. The American Rebels Stem the Tide. A detailed account of the battle, published by the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation. (Submitted on July 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Hubbardton, July 7, 1777 at Hubbardton, Vermont. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on July 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Back of Monument | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Bottom of Back of Monument | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Left Side of Monument | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Hubbardton Battle Monument Marker | | The Hubbardton Battle Monument is located on Monument Hill Road near where the fiercest fighting occurred. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 7. Hubbardton Battle Monument Marker | | The Hubbardton Battle Monument is one of the oldest battle monuments in the country. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Hubbardton Battlefield Historic Site | | The monument is located in front of the Visitor Center at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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