Peabody in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Captain Samuel Flint
Photographed by Richard Flint, September 19, 2024
1. Captain Samuel Flint Marker
Was Born April 9, 1733
In a House Which Stood Beside This Lake
He Commanded a Militia Company
From This Community
At The Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775
On October 7, 1777, at the 2nd Battle of Saratoga
While Leading His Company in a Frontal Assault on Hessian Troops
He Was Killed in Action
&
Interred Where He Fell
His Pistol, Sword and Crossbelt Were Returned to His Family
A True Patriot and Gallant Officer
The Citizens of Peabody are Forever Indebted to Him
Placed by the Peabody Veterans Council
April 19, 2011
Erected 2011 by Placed by the Peabody Veterans Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1777.
Location. 42° 32.886′ N, 71° 0.046′ W. Marker is in Peabody, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It can be reached from Crystal Drive south of Lowell Street, on the left when traveling south. Located on the foot path to Crystal Pond. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peabody MA 01960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Village Training Field (approx.
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Photographed by Richard Flint, September 19, 2024
2. Captain Samuel Flint Marker
Photographed by Richard Flint, September 19, 2024
3. Captain Samuel Flint marker
Footpath from Crystal Drive to the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2024, by Richard Flint of Golden, Colorado. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2024, by Richard Flint of Golden, Colorado. 2. submitted on October 10, 2024, by Richard Flint of Golden, Colorado. 3. submitted on September 30, 2024, by Richard Flint of Golden, Colorado. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
