King Philip's Hill

King Philip's Hill
Historic marker describing the hill
Location Off Old Bernardston Rd., Northfield, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°41′2″N 72°28′35″W / 42.68389°N 72.47639°W / 42.68389; -72.47639Coordinates: 42°41′2″N 72°28′35″W / 42.68389°N 72.47639°W / 42.68389; -72.47639
Built 1675
NRHP reference # 81000106[1]
Added to NRHP December 16, 1981

King Philip's Hill is a historic site off Old Bernardston Road in Northfield, Massachusetts. In 1675 the Wampanoag chief Metacom, also called "King Philip" by English colonists, is said to have held council here during King Philip's War. The hill has evidence of what appear to be trenches and other remnants of fortification from the time, but the exact nature of these is debatable; 19th century area historian George Sheldon believed the trenches to be the work of a colonist.[2]

The site added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1] It is now owned by the town, and there is a trail that loops around and over the hill, with informational signs along the way.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Tougias, Michael; Schultz, Eric (2000-12-01). King Philip's War. ISBN 9781581577013.
  3. ↑ "King Philip's Hill Trail". Town of Northfield. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
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