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

Victory Woods

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

1. Victory Woods Marker

This is one of three similar markers located at the ends of the Victory Woods trail.

Inscription.
You are standing upon land that witnessed a momentous event – an outcome considered unimaginable at the time. What happened here forever altered human history.

In early October 1777, during the American Revolution, 6,000 British soldiers retreated here after devastating defeats in the Battles of Saratoga fought eight miles to the south. Surrounded, battered, and besieged by the American army, the forces of the Crown all surrendered on October 17, 1777.

An army of amateurs had defeated world power. The victory at Saratoga spurred international aid to help the United States win its independence, which spread the ideal of freedom throughout the world.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 43° 5.435′ N, 73° 35.543′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Herkimer Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Loyalists Leave Early (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Brothers Meet Again (about 600 feet away); Fraser’s Corps (about 800

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feet away); The Stench of Failure (approx. 0.2 miles away); . . . their cannon shot . . . reaching every part of our camp (approx. ¼ mile away); The Last Ditch Defenses (approx. ¼ mile away); A Good Place to Set Up Camp (approx. ¼ mile away); Burgoyne Hopelessly Surrounded (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

More about this marker. The background of the marker features a picture of a British soldier in the fortifications that were built at this location.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Take of tour of Victory Woods, where the British army under Gen. John Burgoyne retreated to after the Battles of Saratoga, and from where he surrendered on October 17, 1777.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

2. Victory Woods Marker

(Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

3. Victory Woods Marker

Victory Woods Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

4. Victory Woods Trail Marker

Markers like this one indicate the Victory Woods Trail. They lead from the marker to the trail.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.