Colchester Village in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen
1909-1913
Photographed By Kevin Craft, June 4, 2017
1. Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen Marker
In July 1909, the 10th U.S. Cavalry arrived at Fort Ethan Allen for a four-year assignment. Nicknamed the "Buffalo Soldiers" during the American Indian Wars, the 10th Cavalry was one of the first peacetime all-black regiments established in the regular U.S. Army after the Civil War. Highly decorated and famous for their professionalism and contributions during the Spanish-American War in Cuba, the 10th Cavalry became popular with the local community, hosting performances, parades and sporting events. They joined in military funerals and monument dedications. The Music Center, built in 1895 as Riding Hall, was used by the 10th Cavalry for drills, riding practice and as a performance venue in winters.
Erected 2016 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1909.
Location. 44° 30.328′ N, 73° 8.97′ W. Marker is in Colchester, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in Colchester Village. Marker is at the intersection of Ethan Allen Avenue and Doyle Street, on the right when traveling south on Ethan Allen Avenue. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen (approx. 0.4 miles away); Native Americans and Winooski (approx. 2 miles away); Fort Frederick (approx. 2.1 miles away); There's Only One Essex Junction (approx. 2.1 miles away); Burial Place of General Ethan Allen (approx. 2.4 miles away); Centennial Field (approx. 2˝ miles away); Colchester (approx. 2.7 miles away); Athletic Park (approx. 2.9 miles away).
Photographed By Kevin Craft, June 4, 2017
2. Wideview of Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, June 4, 2017
3. Elley-Long Music Center
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
