Bellows Falls in Windham County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Rev. John Williams
A Few Rods East of This Place
Rev. John Williams
A Deerfield Captive
On Sunday, March 5, 1704
Preached the First Protestant Sermon
Delivered in the Territory that Later
Became the State of Vermont
Erected by
William French Chapter D.A.R.
1912
Erected 1912 by William French Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1704.
Location. 43° 10.655′ N, 72° 27.606′ W. Marker is in Bellows Falls, Vermont, in Windham County. Marker is at the intersection of Rockingham Road (Vermont Route 103) and Missing Link Road, on the right when traveling north on Rockingham Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellows Falls VT 05101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rockingham Meeting House (approx. 1˝ miles away); Rockingham Meetinghouse (approx. 1˝ miles away); History of the Victorian Village Bridge (approx. 2.6 miles away); Waypoint Center (approx. 3 miles away); Bellows Falls (approx. 3 miles away); Hotel Windham / Andrews Inn (approx. 3.1 miles away); Bellows Falls Canal (approx. 3.2 miles away); First Connecticut River Bridge (approx. 3.6 miles away in New Hampshire). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellows Falls.
Also see . . . John Williams (minister) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 22, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.