Historical Markers in Walloomsac, New York

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Historical Markers in Walloomsac, New York

1 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — “Had day lasted an hour longer . . .” — South —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

Herrick’s Approach A column of 300 men under Colonel Samuel Herrick marched over this ridge in order to attack Baum’s main position from the rear. Reinforcements Arrive No sooner had Stark’s troops overrun Baum’s main position on the top . . . — — Map (db m36793) HM

2 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — “the first link in the chain of successes which issued in the surrender at Saratoga ...” — East —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

The River Crossing Travelers on the road to Bennington in 1777 crossed the Walloomsac River on a bridge where today’s bridge stands at the foot of this hill. To defend this important crossing, Baum placed his Brunswick grenadiers and a few . . . — — Map (db m36790) HM

3 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — A Gathering Storm — North —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

By the end of July 1777, the British invasion from Canada under General John Burgoyne had progressed to Fort Edward on the Hudson River. Desperately in need of supplies, Burgoyne dispatched an expedition on August 11 under Lieutenant Colonel . . . — — Map (db m36780) HM

4 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Battle of Bennington — First Engagement — August 16th 1777 —

On Battlefield Lane near New York State Route 67, on the right when traveling north.

General John Stark with New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts Militia defeated and captured an expeditionary force sent by General Burgoyne and commanded by Colonel Baum. This was one of the first decisive victories in the War of the Revolution. — — Map (db m13918) HM

5 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Battle of Bennington — Second Engagement — August 16th 1777 —

On Corttrell Road at New York State Route 67, on the right when traveling south on Corttrell Road.

At this point occurred the defeat of Colonel Breyman, who commanded a force of 600 men sent by General Burgoyne to reinforce Colonel Baum. Colonel Seth Warner and his regiment of Vermont Rangers "Green Mountain Boys" distinguished themselves . . . — — Map (db m13920) HM

6 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Bennington Battle Field — August 16, 1777 —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

- • • → American Forces - ♦ → British x → → Indians --------------- Erected by the State of New York August 16, 1927 — — Map (db m36977) HM

7 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Bennington Battlefield — General Stark's Victory — August 16, 1777 —

On New York State Route 67, on the right when traveling west.

(Title is text) — — Map (db m13462) HM

8 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Bennington Battlefield — State Historic Site —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

In August 1777, militiamen from several states commanded by General John Stark defeated British forces en route to Bennington to capture supplies and horses. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m36753) HM

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9 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Bennington Battlefield —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

Bennington Battlefield has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m36886) HM

10 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Hoosick World War II Memorial —

On New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

In grateful memory this avenue of trees is dedicated to all the brave men of The Town of Hoosick who served with the victorious forces of the United States in the Second World War 1941 – 1945. On this tablet are inscribed the names of those . . . — — Map (db m36854) HM

11 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Massachusetts Volunteers at Bennington —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

Erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a tribute to her patriotic volunteers who rendered valuable service in the repulse of the Burgoyne invasion at the Battle of Bennington August 16, 1777. — — Map (db m36757) HM

12 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — New Hampshire Regiment —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

Position of Colonel Nichols New Hampshire Regiment — — Map (db m36797) HM

13 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — New Hampshire Troops — 1777 1927 —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

A memorial commemorating the record of the New Hampshire troops under the command of John Stark in this import and decisive engagement August 16, 1777 — — Map (db m36762) HM

14 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Patriots of Vermont —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

In grateful memory of the Patriots of Vermont and their fellow patriots from the neighboring states who here fought for American independence under the command of General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner August 16, 1777 --------------- Erected . . . — — Map (db m36760) HM

15 ► New York, Rensselaer County, Walloomsac — Vermont Rangers —

Near New York State Route 67, on the left when traveling east.

Position of Colonel Herrick’s Vermont Rangers — — Map (db m36795) HM

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