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

Thaddeus Kosciusko

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. Thaddeus Kosciusko Marker

Inscription. Thaddeus Kosciusko, a Polish military engineer and volunteer in the American cause, directed the building of fortifications to block the British Invasion.

Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 42° 58.801′ N, 73° 37.719′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the American River Fortifications 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. American River Defense (here, next to this marker); Redoubt (a few steps from this marker); Patriots’ Eye-View (a few steps from this marker); American River Fortifications (a few steps from this marker); Fortifying The High Ground (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Questions of Loyalty (about 700 feet away); Anchor of the American Line (about 700 feet away); North Redan (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

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top of the marker features a picture of Thaddeus Kosciusko on horseback overseeing the construction of the American fortifications.

Also see . . .
1. Biography of Tadeusz Kosciuszko. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

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

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Markers on the Saratoga Battlefield

The Kosciusko marker is one of several at this location. It is also one of the "talking markers" on the Saratoga battlefield.

Revolutionary War Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

3. Revolutionary War Cannon

This tripod was used by Continental soldiers to load cannons onto their carriages. It is located along the walking trail at the American River Fortifications stop, not far from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.