Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anchor of the American Line
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Anchor of the American Line Marker
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.
Location. 42° 58.91′ N, 73° 37.656′ 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 at the start of the 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. Fortifying The High Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Questions of Loyalty (within shouting distance of this marker); North Redan (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Redoubt (about 700 feet away); Patriots’ Eye-View (about 700 feet away); American River Defense (about 700 feet away); Thaddeus Kosciusko (about 700 feet away); American River Fortifications (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on April 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
The fortifications at this location were designed by Polish military engineer Col. Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
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.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. American Artillery
Artillery such as this cannon covered the road to Albany, forcing the British to march overland and attack the Americans at Freeman's Farm. The blue-topped poles indicate the location of the American fortifications at the time of the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
