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  1. Trial and Execution of Major Andre

Alexander Scammell

Monument commemorating Scammell at the place where he taught school: School Street at Town Square, Plymouth, MA (in front of Old Burial Hill Cemetery)

The location of Scammell's grave is unknown, but is probably in the Governor's Palace Revolutionary War Cemetery, 300 Palace Green Street, Williamsburg, VA. Scammell was mortally wounded in the Battle of Yorktown, and taken to hospital in Williamsburg, where he died.

Alexander Scammell was serving as adjutant-general under George Washington when he was given the assignment of carrying out the execution of Major Andre in Tappan, NY. As recounted in Stephen Brumwell's book "Turncoat", Scammell asked Andre for his last words, then "Scammell's lowered sword gave the signal, and as the wagon jerked away, its momentum gave Andre a 'great swing'."
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Inscription on the monument, noting that Scammell taught school on this site
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Inscription on the monument, noting that Scammell taught school on this site

  • The monument to Scammell is located outside the cemetery, along School Street, not far from Town Square
  • Monument to Scammell
  • Plaque on the monument
  • Inscription on the monument, noting that Scammell taught school on this site
  • This historical marker is at the bridge named in Scammell's honor. It crosses the Bellamy River on Rt 4, connecting the towns of Durham and Dover, NH. Scammell is considered an adopted son of Durham.
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  • View of the Alexander Scammell Bridge, from the Durham side of the river
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