Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burgoyne’s Retreat
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
1. Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker
American victory at Saratoga proved to be the turning point of the Revolution. It encouraged France and other European powers to take up arms against England and to aid the American cause.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1825.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.109′ N, 73° 36.6′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park at the Great Redoubt stop on the auto 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. The River Redoubts (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Readying to Retreat (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Main Crown Forces Hospital (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Artillery Park (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Burial Site of General Fraser (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a map showing the route taken by Burgoyne’s army from the site of the marker to the place in Saratoga where he officially surrendered to Gen.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga 1777. A British perspective of the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
3. Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Marker at Saratoga National Historical Park
The day after their defeat at the Battle of Freeman Farm, Burgoyne withdrew his army north to a camp he had in Saratoga. After being surrounded by American troops, and with no hope for reinforcements, Burgoyne surrendered on October 17, 1777.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Markers at the Great Redoubt
Two markers are found at this location. The Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker is on the left.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
6. Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker
The Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker is the one on the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
7. Route of Burgoyne’s Retreat
This photo, taken from in front of the marker, faces the direction taken by the British army on the night of October 7, 1777 during their retreat.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
8. Burgoyne’s Retreat Marker
Burgoyne’s Retreat north from the battlefield to Schylerville took a route beside the Hudson River, seen in the background beyond the displayed cannon.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
9. Map of Burgoyne’s Retreat
This map from the marker traces the route Burgoyne's army took from their camp on the Saratoga battlefield to Schuylerville and the site of his surrender.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
10. Site of Burgoyne’s Surrender
At this site, Gen. Burgoyne signed the "Convention of Saratoga" by which he surrendered his forces to Gen. Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,860 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 9, 10. submitted on August 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
