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

Revolutionary War Patriots

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024

1. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. 1775-1783
Presented by Massachusetts State Society Daughters of the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Erected by Massachusetts State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.

Location. 42° 6.466′ N, 72° 4.829′ W. Memorial is in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from Main Street (Massachusetts Route 131) west of Publick House Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on an unnamed drive in front of the cemetery and parallel to Main Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 255 Main St, Sturbridge MA 01566, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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memorial is in the Quiet Corner

and in Greater Worcester.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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: The Old Burial Ground (here, next to this marker); The Center School (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Charles J. Collins USAAC (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldier's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Revere Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sturbridge Common (within shouting distance of this marker); 1771 Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturbridge.

Also see . . . Sturbridge OBG Revolutionary War Veterans. A virtual cemetery of 63 such veterans in the Old Burial Ground. ( Bill Barnsley, creator; via Find a Grave)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 30, 2024

2. Revolutionary War Patriots Marker

Featured marker is on the left gate post.

(Submitted on November 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.