Vernon in Windham County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Bridgman Marker
Photographed By Mick Secord, October 8, 2011
1. Fort Bridgman Marker
The first white settlement In Vernon, Vt. Built in 1737, The scene of many Indian massacres Sacked and burned by the Indians For the third time June 27, 1755, After having slain Caleb Howe And taken captive fourteen persons Among whom were his wife Jemima Howe And her seven children.
Land given for this purpose by the Hubbard Brothers This boulder from the “Howe Farm” Was contributed by Hon. George E. Howe Of Boston, Mass. A lineal descendant of Caleb and Jemima Howe
Erected by the town of Vernon, June 27, 1911.
Erected 1911 by Brattleboro Chapter Daughter of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1784.
Location. 42° 47.394′ N, 72° 31.938′ W. Marker is in Vernon, Vermont, in Windham County. Marker is on Fort Bridgman Road (Route 142) ¼ mile north of Hubbard Road, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jemima Tute (approx. 0.2 miles away); George's Mill (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named George's Mill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Historic Vernon Union Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Central Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Vermont’s Interstate Highway System (approx. 2.3 miles away); Abijah and Lucy Terry Prince (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hinsdale, New Hampshire Post Office (approx. 2.6 miles away in New Hampshire). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vernon.
More about this marker. Marker is beyond the field, under an American flag
Photographed By Mick Secord, October 7, 2011
2. Fort Bridgman Marker
Photographed By Mick Secord, October 7, 2011
3. Fort Bridgman Marker Marker
Photographed By Mick Secord, October 7, 2011
4. Fort Bridgman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mick Secord of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. This page has been viewed 1,055 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mick Secord of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
