The name derives from the town having served as a rendezvous for the Sullivan Expedition.
The Sullivan Expedition moved through the area in 1779 destroying native villages and stores.
The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 was sent to destroy native villages and kill the warriors.
The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the area, destroying native settlements.
The Sullivan Expedition passed through the area in 1779 to destroy the natives and their villages.
The new 11th participated in the Sullivan Expedition in the summer of that year.
After the Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the region, many natives left the area.
The Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the town.
He led his regiment in the Sullivan Expedition of 1779.
The original native village was destroyed by the Sullivan Expedition of 1779.