Block House Point

BlockHousePointMonument.jpg

Title

Block House Point

Creator

Stratton, Ralph O. (1885-1968)

Description

Photo taken at the dedication of the Block House Point Monument, which was originally erected in 1912 by the Vermont Sons of the American Revolution. The tablet's inscription reads: "On this site was erected in July 1781 "Loyal Block House" by Capt. Justus Sherwood of the Queen's Loyal Rangers. This spot was a stopping place for British soldiers during the Revolution and from here were conducted the negotiations between the Republic of Vermont and the British Government".

Date

1931

Source

Allen L. Stratton (1912-1986) Papers, Old Photographs (Doc 258)

Identifier

BlockHousePointMonument.jpg

Format

jpeg

Rights

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Original Format

Repository

Vermont Historical Society, 60 Washington Street, Suite 1, Barre, VT 05641

Rights Statement

No known copyright. The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Citation

Stratton, Ralph O. (1885-1968), “Block House Point,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed March 28, 2024, https://www.digitalvermont.org/items/show/2811.