Old North End in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Chief Grey Lock
Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022
1. Chief Grey Lock Marker
Abenaki Legend holds that Odzihozo, the creator of the Champlain Valley, turned himself into a rock island, which can be seen through the bandshell window to your left, so that he might view the valley forever.
This statue honors Chief Grey Lock and all Indians indigenous to Vermont. Dedicated July 22, 1984, it is the 47th of 50 state statues donated by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth to heighten the nation's appreciation for its Native American citizens.
Erected 1984 by Burlington Parks and Recreation Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1984.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 44° 28.901′ N, 73° 13.182′ W. Marker was in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It was in Old North End. It was at the intersection of Park Street and Sherman Street, on the left when traveling north on Park Street. Located in Battery Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 41 Battery Park Extension, Burlington
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Vermont’s Champlain Valley. It was also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Champlain Glass Company (a few steps from this marker); Mayor Francis Cain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trees for the 21st Century (about 300 feet away); Battery Park (about 300 feet away); 2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment (about 300 feet away); William Wells (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away); Howard William Plant memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.
Also see . . .
1. Gray Lock. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 1, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Trail of the Whispering Giants. Wikipedia entry
Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022
2. Chief Grey Lock Statue
3. Marker Removed. The statue and marker were removed in July 2025. (Submitted on December 13, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia.)
Photographed by Caleb, June 22, 2022
3. Rock Island as seen through bandshell
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Caleb of Burlington, Vermont. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Caleb of Burlington, Vermont. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
