Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
General Knox
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. General Knox Marker
During January 23rd and 24th of 1776, General Knox and his regiment moved the cannons from Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York through Shrewsbury to position them on Dorchester Heights. This resulted in the Colonials successfully dislodging the British from Boston. The British encampment was reestablished in White Plains, New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1776.
Location. 42° 17.845′ N, 71° 42.838′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Boylston Street and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Boylston Street. Located on the Shrewsbury Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, 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 walking distance of this marker: Bandstand (here, next to this marker); Slavery (a few steps from this marker); Watchmaker (a few steps from this marker); Shrewsbury Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); George Washington Visit (a few steps from this marker); Ministers (a few steps from this marker); Shrewsbury Library (a few steps from this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. General Knox Marker
Set in the ground next to the walkway.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
