Petersham in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Routing of Shay's Rebellion

Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, May 21, 2023

1. Routing of Shay's Rebellion Marker

Inscription.
In this town on Sunday morning February Fourth 1787 Daniel Shays and one hundred and fifty of his followers in rebellion against the Commonwealth were surprised and routed by General Benjamin Lincoln in command of the Army of Massachusetts after a night march from Hadley of thirty miles through snow and cold below zero.

This victory for the forces of government influenced the Philadelphia Convention which three months later met and formed the Constitution of the United States

Obedience to law is true liberty.

Erected by the New England Society of Brooklyn, New York as a gift to the Petersham Historical Society

Erected 1927 by New England Society of Brooklyn, New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is February 4, 1787.

Location. 42° 29.37′ N, 72° 11.153′ W. Marker is in Petersham, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Massachusetts Route 122) and Common Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Located next to the Petersham Historical Society, across from the Petersham Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Petersham MA 01366, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies. Lysander Spooner (approx. 6 miles away); Barre World War I Honor Roll (approx. 6.1 miles away); Ella Elvira Gibson (approx. 6.1 miles away); Barre Civil War Monument (approx. 6.1 miles away); Barre Veterans Monument (approx. 6.1 miles away); James R. Brown Memorial Fountain (approx. 6.1 miles away); Dr. Walter S. Bates (approx. 6.2 miles away); Barre State Normal School (approx. 6.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Shays' Rebellion (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 31, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Additional keywords. Shays' Rebellion

Photographed By Stephen St. Denis, May 21, 2023

2. Routing of Shay's Rebellion Marker

In front of the Petersham Historical Society.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Stephen St. Denis of Worcester, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.