Fort Bridgman Marker

Fort Bridgman

The first white settlement

In Vernon, Vt.

Built in 1737,

The scene of many Indian massacres

Sacked and burned by the Indians

For the third time

June 27, 1755,

After having slain

Caleb Howe

And taken captive fourteen persons

Among whom were his wife

Jemima Howe

And her seven children.

Land given ...