Marlborough in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gen. Henry Knox Trail
General Henry Knox
in the winter of
1775 – 1776
to deliver to
General George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga used
to force the British Army
to evacuate Boston.
Erected by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts 1927
Erected 1927 by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Marker Number MA-19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the General Henry Knox Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 42° 20.801′ N, 71° 33.08′ W. Marker is in Marlborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Prospect Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marlborough MA 01752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Doughboy Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); High School Common (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert W. "Red" Touchette (about 600 feet away); Lieut Wm. Munroe Brigham Jr. Park (about 700 feet away); The Volunteer (about 700 feet away); The John Brown Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Williams Tavern (approx. ¾ mile away); Mary Goodnow's Grave (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlborough.
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a bas relief bronze plaque depicting Gen. Knox overseeing a train of ox-drawn sleds.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the route used by Knox to transfer cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass.
Also see . . . Major General Henry Knox. Knox biography from the American Revolution website. (Submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,795 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 26, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.