1909-1913
In July 1909, the 10th U.S. Cavalry arrived at Fort Ethan Allen for a four-year assignment. Nicknamed the "Buffalo Soldiers" during the American Indian Wars, the 10th Cavalry was one of the first peacetime all-black regiments established in the regular U.S. Army after the Civil War. Highly decorated and famous for their professionalism and contributions during the Spanish-American War in Cuba, the 10th Cavalry became popular with the local community, hosting many performances, parades, and sporting events. After the 10th Cavalry suffered heavy losses in Arizona during a skirmish with Mexican troops in 1916, residents of Winooski expressed their grief in a condolence letter to the regiment's leader.| HM Number | HM1Z0F |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2016 |
| Placed By | Vermont Division for Historic Preservation |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Monday, June 19th, 2017 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 647695 N 4929567 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 44.50431667, -73.14201667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 44° 30.259', W 73° 8.521' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 44° 30' 15.54" N, 73° 8' 31.26" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 802 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling West |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near VT-15, Colchester VT 05446, US |
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