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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. 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 walking distance of this marker: British Flank The Americans (a few steps
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Other markers no longer nearby. Monument Hill Charge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Park (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Germans Arrive, Americans Retreat (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Selleck Cabin (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Dawn Attack (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008
2. Marker with Mt. Zion in Background
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.
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.
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 1,728 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
