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Hudson Falls in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Headquarters

By John Farrell, April 16, 2009

1. Headquarters Marker

Marker is on the front lawn of a private residence.

Inscription. Lt. Gen. John Burgoyne used this house as British army headquarters, July 1777, before his surrender at Saratoga, Oct. 17, 1777.

Erected 1999 by Town of Kingsbury and New York State.

Location. 43° 17.855′ N, 73° 34.249′ W. Marker is in Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Burgoyne Avenue (County Route 37) and Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Burgoyne Avenue. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson Falls NY 12839, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandy Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hon. Silas Wright (approx. 0.8 miles away); Washington County Civil War Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sixteen Soldiers (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gen. Washington (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gov. N. Pitcher (approx. 0.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hudson Falls.

More about this marker. From Fort Edward, at the junction of State Route 197 and US Route 4, go .8 miles north on US Route 4, then turn right on County Route 37. Drive an additional 1.4 miles north on CR 37, the marker is located on the left side of the road.

By John Farrell, April 16, 2009

2. Headquarters Marker

View across Burgoyne Avenue looking to the NW.

By John Farrell, April 16, 2009

3. Headquarters Marker

View across Burgoyne Avenue looking to the SW.

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 20, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. This page has been viewed 460 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.