New Braintree in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Battle of New Braintree
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
1. Battle of New Braintree Marker
On February 3, 1787 on the field across the road, 23 New Braintree farmers joined Daniel Shays' rebels in an armed confrontation with the state militia. New Braintree was central to the larger rebellion of unpaid but heavily taxed revolutionary veterans, which led to the creation of the U. S. Constitution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Shays' Rebellion series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1787.
Location. 42° 19.03′ N, 72° 7.491′ W. Marker is in New Braintree, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Oakham Road and Utley Road, on the right when traveling east on Oakham Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Braintree MA 01531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Braintree Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Entertainment & Industry (about 500 feet away); Education Business (about 500 feet away); Wheelers Surprise (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sarah P. Rowlandson (approx. 2 miles away); North Brookfield Civil War Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Grove School Bell
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Also see . . . Shays' Rebellion (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
2. Battle of New Braintree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,322 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
