North End in Manchester in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

John Stark —Revolutionary War Hero

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026

1. John Stark —Revolutionary War Hero Marker

Inscription.

John Stark —Revolutionary War Hero. . In the spring of 1777 the outcome of the American Revolution was very much in question. A huge British army in Canada began to move south along the New York side of Lake Champlain as part of a plan to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies., In early July, Fort Ticonderoga in New York was recaptured and nearby Mount Independence in Vermont was evacuated by the Americans. The British were now in need of the supplies and stores located in the general depot at Bennington, Vermont. That state had only recently declared its independence and now asked for assistance from New Hampshire against the invading army. With General Stark in command, 1400 men enlisted for 30 days and departed for Bennington from Charlestown, New Hampshire., Upon their arrival, General Stark was given command of all militia and made plans for battle with the advancing British. On the afternoon of August 16 the battle began and by nightfall the British were in full retreat without the supplies they so badly needed. This victory by General Stark would prove to be critical., As the British regrouped near Saratoga, New York many of the New Hampshire men were sick and their 30 day enlistment had expired. Nearly half of them left for home. On September 19, the day after General Stark left for home to recruit new troops, the British attempted to resume their march south. They were not able to breach the American lines and after several days both forces settled in to strengthen their position., On October 7 the British again attacked and after heavy casualties withdrew behind newly built barricades. Their only hope was to return to Canada. It was at this point that General Stark returned with his new brigade and closed off the last escape route. On October 16 the British army of 8000 surrendered. The brilliant victory of General Stark at Bennington had set the stage for success at Saratoga and he had returned in time for the surrender that was the turning point in the Revolution. ,

In the spring of 1777 the outcome of the American Revolution was very much in question. A huge British army in Canada began to move south along the New York side of Lake Champlain as part of a plan to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.

In early July, Fort Ticonderoga in New York was recaptured and nearby Mount Independence in Vermont was evacuated by the Americans. The British were now in need of the supplies and stores located in the general depot at Bennington, Vermont. That state had only recently declared its independence and now asked for assistance from New Hampshire against the invading army. With General Stark in command, 1400 men enlisted for 30 days and departed for Bennington from Charlestown, New Hampshire.

Upon their arrival, General Stark was given command of all militia and made plans for battle with the advancing British. On the afternoon of August 16 the battle began and by nightfall the British were in full retreat without the supplies they so badly needed. This victory by General Stark would prove to be critical.

As the British regrouped near Saratoga, New York many of the New

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Hampshire men were sick and their 30 day enlistment had expired. Nearly half of them left for home. On September 19, the day after General Stark left for home to recruit new troops, the British attempted to resume their march south. They were not able to breach the American lines and after several days both forces settled in to strengthen their position.

On October 7 the British again attacked and after heavy casualties withdrew behind newly built barricades. Their only hope was to return to Canada. It was at this point that General Stark returned with his new brigade and closed off the last escape route. On October 16 the British army of 8000 surrendered. The brilliant victory of General Stark at Bennington had set the stage for success at Saratoga and he had returned in time for the surrender that was the turning point in the Revolution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 43° 0.901′ N, 71° 28.211′ W. Marker is in Manchester, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is in North End. It can be reached from River Road 0.1

John Stark — Revolutionary War Hero Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Trudi Jacobson, July 30, 2026

2. John Stark — Revolutionary War Hero Statue

Created by sculptor Richard Rechia, the statue was installed here in Stark Park in 1948.

miles Park Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 550 River Road, Manchester NH 03104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: National Colonnade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Amoskeag Mills (approx. one mile away); The Historic Currier Neighborhood (approx. 1.4 miles away); Merci Box Car (approx. 1.4 miles away); Notre Dame Bridge (approx. 1½ miles away); Manchester NH General Pulaski Monument (approx. 1½ miles away); St. Mary's Bank Credit Union / La Caisse Populaire Saint-Marie (approx. 1½ miles away); Ash Street School (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2026, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.