Essex Junction in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen
1909-1913
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 18, 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 many performances, parades, and sporting events. After the 10th Cavalry suffered heavy losses in Arizona during a skirmish with Mexican troops in 1916, residents of Winooski expressed their grief in a condolence letter to the regiments leader.
Erected 2016 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, Spanish-American • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Buffalo Soldiers, and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1909.
Location. 44° 30.259′ N, 73° 8.521′ W. Marker is in Essex, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in Essex Junction. It is at the intersection of College
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Regionally, this marker is in the Champlain Valley and in Greater Burlington. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Special Service Force (approx. Ό mile away); Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen (approx. 0.4 miles away); There's Only One Essex Junction (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hood's Crossing / Frank Niquette Development (approx. 2 miles away); Native Americans and Winooski (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fort Frederick (approx. 2.4 miles away); Burial Place of General Ethan Allen (approx. 2.6 miles away); Centennial Field (approx. 2.8 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker is different from one with the same name located nearby at 223 Ethan Allen Avenue in front of the Ely Long Music Center.
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 18, 2017
2. Wide view of Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen Marker
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, June 18, 2017
3. Wide view of Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
