Walloomsac in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bennington Battlefield
State Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
1. Bennington Battlefield Marker
In August 1777, militiamen from several states commanded by General John Stark defeated British forces en route to Bennington to capture supplies and horses.
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 56.313′ N, 73° 18.267′ W. Marker is in Walloomsac, New York, in Rensselaer County. Marker can be reached from New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hoosick Falls NY 12090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Gathering Storm (a few steps from this marker); Bennington Battle Field (a few steps from this marker); “Had day lasted an hour longer . . .” (a few steps from this marker); “the first link in the chain of successes which issued in the surrender at Saratoga ...” (a few steps from this marker); Massachusetts Volunteers at Bennington
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
2. Bennington Battlefield Marker
this page online
More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . .
1. Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation website. (Submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Bennington. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Bennington 1777. An account of the Battle of Bennington from a British perspective from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
3. Markers in Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Several markers are found at this location. The Bennington Battlefield marker can be seen here in the center foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
