Captain John Lonergan

Historical marker location:

Burlington, Vermont

( Marker is on St. Paul Street north of Main Street (U.S. 2), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2013

1837 - 1902. Hero of Gettysburg.

Vermont was the site of a famous military raid during the Revolutionary War: In 1777, the British planned a surprise attack on the American military stores at the town of Bennington, Vermont. However, the Americans were able to repel the attack in a battle that is now known as the Battle of Bennington. The victory helped to boost American morale and played a key role in turning the tide of the Revolutionary War.