Mt. Independence Military Road

Route to Hubbardton, 1777

After Ethan Allen seized Fort Ticonderoga, the Americans built Fort Mt. Independence, northwest from here on the Lake. Following Burgoyne’s invasion, Gen. St Clair evacuated the Forts, retreating across these hills to Hubbardton.

Vermont Historic Sites Commission

Marker is at the intersection of Vermont Route 22A and Main St (County Route 73), on the right when traveling south on State Route 22A.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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