South Hero in Grand Isle County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Ebenezer Allen
Site of pioneer's tavern
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 31, 2015
1. Ebenezer Allen Marker
Here Ethan Allen's cousin, Ebenezer, made the first settlement on South Hero. From his tavern, Ethan, one of the "heroes" for whom the islands were named, started homeward across the ice to Burlington, Feb. 11, 1789. Stricken en route, the Green Mountain Boy died the next day.
Site: 3.5 miles south.
Erected 1949 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1789.
Location. 44° 38.739′ N, 73° 18.15′ W. Marker is in South Hero, Vermont, in Grand Isle County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street and U.S. 2, on the left when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Hero VT 05486, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Isle 9/11 Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Samuel De Champlain (approx. 2.9 miles away); Fort Izard (approx. 5.4 miles away in New York); Addoms - Hagar Burial Ground (approx. 5˝ miles away in New York); Woolsey Mansion (approx. 5˝ miles away in New York); The Hyde Log Cabin
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Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 31, 2015
2. Wideview of Ebenezer Allen Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
