Site of West Hoosac Fort

Site of West Hoosac Fort (HM28EW)

Location: Williamstown, MA 01267 Berkshire County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 42.851', W 73° 12.668'

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Built in March 1756, as westernmost stockade
and blockhouse to protect Massachusetts
from French and Indian attack.
Defended on July 11, 1756 despite the
scalping of three soldiers.
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HM NumberHM28EW
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Placed ByWilliamstown Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 4:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 646483 N 4730627
Decimal Degrees42.71418333, -73.21113333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 42.851', W 73° 12.668'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 42' 51.06" N, 73° 12' 40.08" W
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Area Code(s)413
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1120 Main St, Williamstown MA 01267, US
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