Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
Gen. Burgoyne
surrendered
his sword to
Gen. Gates,
Oct. 17, 1777.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 5.233′ N, 73° 35.032′ W. Marker was in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker was at the intersection of U.S. 4 and Schuyler Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 4. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Fort Vrooman (within shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga Surrender Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlain Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Two Brothers Meet Again (approx. half a mile away); Victory Woods (approx. half
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
General Burgoyne's surrender to General Gates after the Battles of Saratoga marked the first time in history that a British army surrendered on the field of battle. Considered a turning point in the American Revolution, the surrender ultimately led to the formal Franco-American alliance and French entry into the war.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 2, 2018
3. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
4. Marker in Schuylerville
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
5. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
6. Burgoyne Surrendering his Sword
Otto Knirsch, after a painting by John Trumbull, published by Currier and Ives, 1852
7. Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga N.Y. Oct. 17th. 1777
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 790 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on June 28, 2012. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
