Vergennes in Addison County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Born December 1783

— Died November 1825 —

Commodore Thomas Macdonough Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017

1. Commodore Thomas Macdonough Monument

Inscription.

Victorious commander
of the American Fleet
in the naval battle of
Plattsburg
September 11, 1814
A Gallant Officer
An Exemplary Citizen
A National Hero

Memorial
erected to commemorate
the building by
Commodore Macdonough
of the Saratoga and other
American ships at Vergennes
which later won a notable
victory over the British
Fleet on Lake Champlain

John Russell Pope Architect

Restoration - Oct 1997
by City of Vergennes
American Legion Post #14
Vergennes Rotary Club

Erected 1925 by the United States Government and the State of Vermont.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1814.

Location. 44° 10.105′ N, 73° 15.109′ W. Marker is in Vergennes, Vermont, in Addison County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Vermont Route 22A) and Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vergennes City Park (Town Green), Vergennes VT 05491, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Vergennes 150th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen Bates Vermont’s Earliest Known Black Sheriff and Chief of Police (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bixby Memorial Free Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Early Life Along Otter Creek in Vergennes (approx. ¼ mile away); The Vergennes Pump House (approx. ¼ mile away); Commerce at the Crossroads (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vergennes.

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Also see . . .
1. Thomas Macdonough Bio. (Submitted on October 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Thomas Macdonough, Commodore. (Submitted on October 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017

2. Commodore Thomas Macdonough Monument

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2017

3. Commodore Thomas Macdonough Monument

Thomas Macdonough Portrait image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gilbert Stuart, circa 1815/18

4. Thomas Macdonough Portrait

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.