Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Fraser Was Struck
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. General Fraser Was Struck Marker
As the carnage in the Barber Wheat Field neared an end, Brigadier General Simon Fraser was struck by a rifle ball while directing a holding action to cover the retreat. Grievously wounded, the brave British general was carried from the battlefield.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.065′ N, 73° 38.791′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park at the Barber Wheatfield stop on the Park Tour Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: all was irretrievably lost (here, next to this marker); exulting in the capture (here, next to this marker); the action became very hot (here, next to this marker); 'Let me have some men & we will have some Fun"
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Other markers no longer nearby. Colonel Joseph Cilly (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Battle Begins at Barbers Wheat Field (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Second Battle Begins (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The British Advance on Bemis Heights (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The British Withdraw (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a picture of General Fraser at the moment he received his fatal wound. He is on horseback, attempting to rally his men.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Markers at the Barber Wheatfield
Several markers are located at this site, overlooking the field where the bloodiest fighting occurred on October 7, 1777. The marker for General Fraser is the rightmost one in the photo.
1. Tim Murphy and the Legendary Kill Shot. Frontier Partisan website entry (Submitted on January 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Bemis Heights, (Second Saratoga), 7 October 1777. History of War website. (Submitted on August 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Mortal Wounding Site of General Fraser
General Fraser received his mortal wound on this site, a few yards from the marker. His death resulted in a disorganized retreat by the demoralized British and German troops.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,621 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
