Lt. Col. Robert Cochran

Historical marker location:

Rupert, Vermont

( Marker is on Vermont Route 153.)

Marker installed: 1958

Revolutionary Hero Settled Here, 1769.

Vermont was once the site of a major flood: In 1927, the state of Vermont experienced a major flood that caused extensive damage and loss of life. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and resulted in the destruction of many homes and businesses.