Historical Marker
The Royalton Raid
Historical marker location:
Royalton, Vermont
( Marker is at the intersection of Vermont Route 14 and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 14.)
Marker installed: 1958
October 16, 1780.
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.