Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Deerfield Massacre
The unfortified house of Benoni Stebbins
standing on this lot was held by
7 men besides women and children
for three hours
against the assault of 200 soldiers
and the wiles of 140 Indians.
under a French officer of the line.
Stebbins was killed.
Mary Hoyt and one man wounded
when forced to draw off
the French had lost their lieutenant
and the Indians their Chief
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 32.745′ N, 72° 36.299′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Albany Rd and Old Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Albany Rd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deerfield MA 01342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Indian House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Sheldon and Hannah Stebbins (within shouting distance of this marker); Deerfield Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Samuel Mather M.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Quinton Stockwell / Abigail Bullard Stockwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Deerfield Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frary House (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Historic Deerfield (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerfield.
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