Historical Marker

Variety Unit

Historical marker location:
6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne, Vermont

Ca. 1835 • Shelburne, Vermont (in situ).

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.