According to the plaque, Col. Knowlton served in the French and Indian Wars and commanded Connecticut troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Col. Knowlton fought beside General Washington at the Battle of Harlem Heights, where he died on September 16, 1776 at the age of 36.
The French and Indian War was brutal for all involved. Strange how friends become enemies and enemies become friends depending on our needs and perceptions at any moment in time.
ReplyDeleteSo much I don't know... or recall about history.
ReplyDeleteWonderful history, I love the details on that building.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like quite the dashing chap in this statue. Love how you centered it in the designs of the building.
ReplyDeleteSo sad that he died so young! Those were such warring times...kinda sounds a lot like today.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've captured his statue framed by those arches on the facade of the building.
ReplyDeleteThere certainly are a lot of historic figures honored in your area!
ReplyDeleteLove the composition of your shot and all the lovely details you have captured!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture and thanks for the history note.
ReplyDeleteYou have many great statues in your area....a history-lover's paradise!
Nice statue and I really like the details in the windows behind it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice statue and wonderful architecture in the background!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Jack;o)
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I really love the way you picture those statues, with a beautyful building behind..An other one who was wih the frenches!
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