Southborough in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gen. Henry Knox Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 13, 2009
1. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker
The Henry Knox Cannon Trail follows the route that Henry Knox used to transport 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Cambridge, Mass in the winter of 1775-76.
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-20.)
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° 18.342′ N, 71° 31.75′ W. Marker is in Southborough, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 30) and Marlboro Road (Massachusetts Route 85), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located in front of the Southborough Community House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southborough MA 01772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); American Revolutionary War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away);
this page online
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 . . . American Revolution: Major General Henry Knox. ThoughtCo website entry (Submitted on June 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 13, 2009
2. Knox Trail Marker in Southborough
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 13, 2009
3. Marker at Southborough Community House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
4. Noble Train of Artillery
This painting of Knox transporting the cannons is on display at Fort Ticonderoga. It was painted by Tom Lovell.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
