Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bloody Knoll

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

1. Bloody Knoll Marker (restored)

Inscription.
This reconstruction is one of two small outworks that were built to provide forward protection for the much larger Balcarres Redoubt. The knoll derives its name from the many casualties suffered in this area during the fighting of October 7, 1777.

Inset Marker:
In the heated rage of battle occurring here on October 7, 1777, this small British outpost was captured by American soldiers. Their gain came with great losses, and with the deep frustration of being unable to capture the Balcarres Redoubt, just a short distance away.

Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1775.

Location. 43° 0.199′ N, 73° 38.37′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the Balcarres Redoubt/Freeman Farm stop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Americans Attack (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Balcarres Redoubt (about 400 feet

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away); Zebulon Bidwell (about 500 feet away); Crown Forces (about 500 feet away); Freeman House (about 700 feet away); Saratoga 1777 (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Hardin Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

More about this marker. A picture on the top of the marker has long since worn away. It has been replaced with a smaller marker that contains a map showing the location of the marker and the Balcarres Redoubt.

Also see . . .
1. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of C0mmerce website entry (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Bloody Knoll Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Bloody Knoll Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

3. Bloody Knoll Marker

Marker has been restored since photo 4 was taken five years earlier.

Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

4. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield

Bloody Knoll Marker and Fortification image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

5. Bloody Knoll Marker and Fortification

The red-topped poles indicate the location of the British outwork that was taken by the Americans on October 7, 1777.

Secondary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

6. Secondary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.