Fort at No. 4 — Rockingham, Vermont

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Fort at No. 4

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Rockingham, Vermont

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THE STORY

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In 1744 the settlers at No. 4, now Charlestown, built a great log fort enclosing many of the town's dwellings. The fort, the northernmost in the Connecticut Valley, was besieged in 1747 by a large force of French and Indians, who were beaten off by the 31-man garrison in a 3-day battle. The fort was never again attacked.

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Photo: Lee Hattabaugh