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This series of markers tell the story of the Battle of Hubbardton.
 
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By Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2008
Marker in Hubbardton
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1 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Battle of HubbardtonOnly Battlefield On Vermont Soil
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
2 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Hubbardton Battle Monument
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
3 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Welcome to Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Park Reported permanently removed
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
4 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Dawn Attack Reported permanently removed
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
5 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Monument Hill Charge Reported permanently removed
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
6 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — British Flank Near Mt. Zion
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
7 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — The Selleck Cabin Reported permanently removed
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
8 Vermont, Rutland County, Hubbardton — Germans Arrive, Americans Retreat Reported permanently removed
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
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Apr. 16, 2024