Here on July 7, 1777 a successful rearguard action by Colonel Seth Warner’s Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire troops ended British pursuit under Generals Frazer and Reldesel. Thus, General St. Claire’s American army, retreating from Fort . . . — — Map (db m74470) HM
On July 5 and 6, 1777, American forces withdrew from Mount Independence and
Fort Ticonderoga as the British pursued. They traveled over the military road built in the fall of 1776 to connect Mount Independence with sites on the
Connecticut . . . — — Map (db m201705) HM
Directly in front of you stands the majestic Mount Zion. From its summit the whole battlefield can be seen and it may have served as a lookout for Tory and Indian scouts who were surveying the area for the British shortly before the battle. The . . . — — Map (db m11408) HM
After the British attacked Monument Hill, the Americans withdrew to
a position behind a log fence on the east side of the Castleton Road.
As the battle continued, American Colonel
Seth Warner, his men, and others near the
Castleton Road . . . — — Map (db m201955) HM
Directly ahead, through the gap in the hills, ran the Military Road which connected the American garrison at Mount Independence on Lake Champlain with sites on the Connecticut River. American forces used this road as their escape route during . . . — — Map (db m202032) HM
Most of the battle waged back and forth in this field until the Americans were finally forced across the Castleton Road to the east. They took up a position there behind a log and stone fence. After some heavy fighting, Colonel Hale’s 2nd New . . . — — Map (db m202036) HM
The Americans took up
a position behind the
high log and stone fence
across the Castleton
Road to the east, being
forced there by the
British. After heavy
fighting, remnants of
the 2nd New Hampshire
Regiment moved back
across the road, . . . — — Map (db m201993) HM
The only battle fought in Vermont during the Revolution Right side of Monument: This monument erected by citizens of Hubbardton and vicinity July 7, 1859 Back of Monument: Hubbardton Battle fought on this ground July 7, 1777 Bottom of . . . — — Map (db m9230) WM
American Colonel
Ebenezer Francis, his
11th Massachusetts
Regiment, and selected
units from other
regiments encamped
along this hilltop the
night of July 6. Colonel
Seth Warner and his
Green Mountain Boys
made camp to the left,
down the . . . — — Map (db m201746) HM
Colonel Ebenezer Francis and his 11th Continental Regiment from Massachusetts encamped along this hilltop on the night of July 6th. To the left, down the hill toward the Selleck cabin, were Seth Warner and his Green Mountain Boys; to the right was . . . — — Map (db m202031) HM
Vermont is a state of bumpy back roads that lead to wonderful discoveries. Sometimes, a perfect swimming hole, other times a field of rare wildflowers. Hubbardton is such a discovery, a small rural town with a lot of heart and many beautiful . . . — — Map (db m201668) HM
John and Sarah Selleck built their cabin near the Castleton Road when they moved to Hubbardton from Connecticut in 1775. Like many other families, they had come here to farm and raise their families away from the crowding and turmoil in the coastal . . . — — Map (db m202034) HM
In 1775 John and Sarah
Selleck, who moved
to Hubbardton from
Connecticut, built their
cabin here near the
Castleton Road. They
wanted a farm to raise
their family away from
the crowded coastal
area. In the fall of 1776,
the newly built . . . — — Map (db m201992) HM
The only battle fought on Vermont soil during the American Revolution took place on these fields. Viewed as a rear guard action, this battle was important because it slowed the progress of the British and German pursuers long enough for the . . . — — Map (db m202033) HM
Starting here, follow the path to your right to the top of Monument Hill. A series of signs identify battle landmarks and explain the battle action that unfolded here. Enjoy exploring!
On July 5 and 6, 1777, the Northern American Army . . . — — Map (db m201688) HM
