Charlestown in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort at No. 4
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
1. Fort at No. 4 Marker
In 1744 the settlers at No. 4 (now Charlestown) built a great log fort enclosing many of the town's dwelling. The fort, northernmost in the Connecticut Valley, was besieged in 1747 by a large force of French and Indians, who were beaten off by the 31-man garrison in a 3-day battle. The fort was never again attacked.
Erected by New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources. (Marker Number 002.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire Historical Highway Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.
Location. 43° 13.992′ N, 72° 25.451′ W. Memorial is in Charlestown, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. It is on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 12) north of Olcott Lane, on the left when traveling north. There are several markers in this location, just north of the Charlestown School building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 276 Main Street, Charlestown NH 03603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Hampshire’s Monadnock Region. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 walking distance of this marker: Captain Phineas Stevens (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial (here, next to this marker); This Boulder from the Hill-Side
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1. Susannah Johnson, Indian Captive, Gives Birth in the Wild.
In August 1754, Susannah Johnson gave birth to a daughter in the Vermont wilderness during a forced march by her Indian captors. The French and Indian War had started, and childbirth in the woods was only the beginning of her ordeal. Hunger, fatigue, fear and pain accompanied her on her march to an Indian village. The Indians sold her into slavery to the French, who eventually put her and her family into a Montreal prison. To return to(Submitted on April 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)her home in Charlestown, N.H., Susannah Johnson had to sail to England first.Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 20132. Fort at No. 4 Marker
2. A Narrative of the Captivity of Mrs. Johnson.
Containing an Account of her Sufferings, during Four Years with the Indians and the French. Together with an Appendix containing the sermons preached at her funeral, and that of her mother; with sundry other interesting articles.(Submitted on April 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
3. Fort at No. 4 Marker
This marker is seen on the left in this image. Main Street in the foreground. Other markers and monuments can be seen in the center and at right (north).
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
4. Fort at No. 4
Reconstructed fort is located on Springfield Rd (Route 11) north of Charlestown.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
5. Fort at No. 4
Reconstructed fort is located on Springfield Rd (NH Route 11) north of Charlestown.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
6. Fort at No. 4
Reconstructed fort is located on Springfield Rd (NH Route 11) north of Charlestown.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
7. Fort at No. 4
Reconstructed fort is located on Springfield Rd (NH Route 11) north of Charlestown.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
8. Fort at No. 4
Hours of Operation
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 20, 2013
9. Fort at No. 4
Events Calendar
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,916 times since then and 91 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 26, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
