Hessian Rock
Engraved natural boulder marking the route of part of the "Convention Army" - so called - who surrendered to American forces at the Battle of Saratoga. The boulder is located at Hessian Lane and Elm Street, in New Salem, Massachusetts. The inscription reads:
Oct 25th 1777
1000 Hessians who surrendered
at Saratoga Passed Here
Oct 25th 1777
1000 Hessians who surrendered
at Saratoga Passed Here
About This Item
Date
October 25, 1777
Description
Boulder marker
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Citation
Dennis Picard, “Hessian Rock,” Revolution Happened Here, accessed October 1, 2024, https://mail.rhh.reclaim.hosting/items/show/24.
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 Hessian Encampment |
 Hessian Grave |
Transcription
Oct 25th 1777
1000 Hessians who surrendered
at Saratoga Passed Here
1000 Hessians who surrendered
at Saratoga Passed Here