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These We Honor
Dedicated to the following from the
Town of Orwell
who served in the Armed Forces of our country
World War II
William H. Murray · Franklin F. Phelps
Charles D. Wright · George B. Wright
[Died in ser…
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In honor of the Boys of
the Town of Orwell
who served in the World War
Theron D. Bishop · Charles D. Collette
Linas W. Duffany · Harry M. Fitzgerald
Roy G. Phelps · Lawrence H. Ross
[Died in Service]
[Honor Roll…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U0O_mt-independence-military-road-historical_Orwell-VT.html
This vital American military road to the south of here was built on the September 7, 1776, orders of Gen. Horatio Gates to connect Mount Independence, a new Revolutionary War fortification on Lake Champlain, to Hubbardton, Rutland, and Fort No. 4 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCUO_the-american-southern-defenses-1776-1777_Orwell-VT.html
"we are Building a Large & Long Breast work on the South Side." -Pvt. Thomas Killam, August 19, 1776
When the American Northern Army arrived at Ticonderoga in mid-July 1776, the 300-acre peninsula opposite on the Vermont shore was a rugged lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCUH_southern-defense-trail_Orwell-VT.html
This walkway is a loop approximately 0.2 mile long with stairs and gentle slopes. It leads you past the remains of a blockhouse (near the parking area), provides a look at the Mount's rock formations, and provides a vista of the lake south of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTQ_heritage-travelers-over-the-years_Orwell-VT.html
"Some of the intrenchments are still visible." - John Disturnell, 1857
After the American Revolution, numerous visitors curious to see the places that figured so prominently in the war for independence visited Mount Independence and recorded t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCT9_to-repel-the-enemy_Orwell-VT.html
"The Generals have Fix'd on a spot . . . to be fortified." - Lt. Col. Matthias Ogden, July 19, 1776
On July 5, 1777, Thomas Anburey, who was traveling with British Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne on Lake Champlain, observed as they approached Mount Ind…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSB_foundation-1776-or-1777_Orwell-VT.html
This is one of the best-preserved stone foundations on Mount Independence. It was built during the Revolution, but historic maps and documents do not refer to it. Who built it? Did the Americans have time to build it during the two weeks in June 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSA_lake-champlain-and-the-american-revolution_Orwell-VT.html
" . . . the possession of every thing here depends upon keeping the Command of the Water." - Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, July 16, 1776
In front of you is Lake Champlain, at 120 miles long the sixth largest lake in the United States. For nearly 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCS7_southern-battery-1777_Orwell-VT.html
"began the works at 3 places on Mount Independence." - Col. Jeduthan Baldwin, June 20, 1777
On June, 1777, American Chief Engineer Jeduthan Baldwin wrote in his journal, "in the afternoon went with Col. Kosiusko to advise what works had best…