Walloomsac in Rensselaer County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Patriots of Vermont

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

1. Patriots of Vermont Marker

Inscription. In grateful memory
of the
Patriots of Vermont
and their fellow patriots from
the neighboring states
who here fought for American
independence under the command
of
General John Stark
and
Colonel Seth Warner
August 16, 1777
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Erected on behalf of
the State of Vermont
by
the Vermont Historical Society
August MDCCCCXXXI

Erected 1931 by Vermont Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 42° 56.294′ N, 73° 18.258′ 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. “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); Bennington Battle Field (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Troops

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Gathering Storm (within shouting distance of this marker); Massachusetts Volunteers at Bennington (within shouting distance of this marker); Bennington Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Vermont Rangers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walloomsac.

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

2. Patriots of Vermont Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

3. Patriots of Vermont Marker

Markers on the Bennington Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

4. Markers on the Bennington Battlefield

Several markers are found at this location. The Patriots of Vermont marker can be seen on the left in this photo.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 17, 2008

5. Patriots of Vermont Marker

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 24, 2008

6. Patriots of Vermont Marker

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 808 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on October 14, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.