In the field nearby was situated the garrison house of the Rev. Joseph Rowlandson first ordained minister of Lancaster. During his absence on February 10, 1675-76 this garrison house was attacked and destroyed by the Indians. The inhabitants were . . . — — Map (db m299114) HM
Rowlandson rock is the site where captives such as Mary Rowlandson, her son, and others from Lancaster, spent their first night. The Indians holding them captive had just raided and burnt the Rowlandson Garrison and all of the buildings in town. . . . — — Map (db m299116) HM
Sarah P. Rowlandson Born Sept. 15, 1669 Shot by Indians at Lancaster Feb. 10, 1676 Taken to Winnimissett Camp Died Feb. 18, 1676 — — Map (db m304345) HM
Upon the rock fifty feet west of this spot Mary Rowlandson, wife of the first minister of Lancaster, was redeemed from captivity under King Philip. The narrative of her experience is one of the classics of colonial literature. — — Map (db m297892) HM
Upon this rock May 2nd 1676 was made the agreement for the ransom of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson of Lancaster between the Indians and John Hoar of Concord. King Philip was with the Indians but refused his consent. — — Map (db m297893) HM
