Hubbardton in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

British Flank Near Mt. Zion

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

1. British Flank Near Mt. Zion Marker

Inscription. Directly in front of you stands the majestic Mount Zion. From its summit the whole battlefield can be seen and it may have served as a lookout for Tory and Indian scouts who were surveying the area for the British shortly before the battle.

The valley below was less wooded in 1777 than it is now, probably cleared out by one of the nine families that lived in the area at the time.

British commander, General Simon Fraser, sent some of his grenadiers and light infantry through these fields to flank the Americans and block the Castleton Road to the south. Except for some minor skirmishing with the Green Mountain Boys, these British forces had an easy time overtaking the road during the battle.

Erected by Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 43° 41.691′ N, 73° 8.453′ W. Marker is in Hubbardton, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker can be reached from Monument Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site, along the battlefield walking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castleton VT 05735, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. British Flank The Americans (a few steps from this marker); Monument Hill And The Morning Charge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beginnings of the Battle (about 500 feet away); Germans Arrive, Americans Retreat (about 600 feet away); Welcome to the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site (about 600 feet away); Hubbardton Battle Monument (about 600 feet away); Battle of Hubbardton (about 700 feet away); The Selleck Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hubbardton.

More about this marker. A picture of Mt.Zion appears at the top of the marker.

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.

Marker with Mt. Zion in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

2. Marker with Mt. Zion in Background

Marker on the Hubbardton Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

3. Marker on the Hubbardton Battlefield

Seth Warner and his Green Mountain Boys were positioned near here during the July 7, 1777 battle. They used the stone wall as a defensive fortification during the British attack.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

4. Mt. Zion

The entire battlefield was visible from the summit of Mt. Zion, and it may be been used by allies of the British to scout the field prior to the battle.

Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008

5. Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site

Marker is on the battlefield walking trail in Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,583 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.