Epsom in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Major Andrew McClary
Photographed By James R. Murray, August 17, 2016
1. Major Andrew McClary Marker
Inscription.
Major Andrew McClary. . Andrew McClary served in the famed Rogers Rangers. He participated in the December 1774 raids on the British Fort, William and Mary in New Castle, at which time powder and munitions were seized. Learning of the pending conflict at Bunker Hill while tilling his land just south of here he left his plow in the furrow in his haste to meet the challenge. McClary was named 2nd in command to Col. John Stark of the 1st N.H. Regiment. A British cannonball felled him as the battle ended, prompting the eulogy: “His sun went down at noon on the day that ushered in our nation’s birth.”
Andrew McClary served in the famed Rogers Rangers. He participated in the December 1774 raids on the British Fort, William & Mary in New Castle, at which time powder and munitions were seized. Learning of the pending conflict at Bunker Hill while tilling his land just south of here he left his plow in the furrow in his haste to meet the challenge. McClary was named 2nd in command to Col. John Stark of the 1st N.H. Regiment. A British cannonball felled him as the battle ended, prompting the eulogy: “His sun went down at noon on the day that ushered in our nation’s birth.”
Erected 2006 by The State of New Hampshire.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1774.
Location. 43° 13.389′ N, 71° 20.048′ W. Marker is in Epsom, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. Marker is on Dover Road (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the roadside, directly across from the Epsom Public Library Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1606 Dover Road, Epsom NH 03234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
