Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burial Site of General Fraser
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Burial Site of General Fraser Marker
The British General Simon Fraser, mortally wounded during the battle of October 7, 1777, was buried near this site the following day.
Erected by Saratoga National Historic 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 7, 1972.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.239′ N, 73° 36.555′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Saratoga National Historic Park at the Fraser Burial Site 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 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Hike the Refugee Trail (here, next to this marker); the Whole Way was marked with Devastation (within shouting distance of this marker); Chasing Burgoyne Changed the World (within shouting distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Great Redoubt (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Baggage Park (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Artillery Park (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of British soldiers attending the burial of General Fraser. The upper right of the marker contains an engraving of crossed British and Americans flags over a cannon, drum and stacked muskets.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga 1777. A British perspective of the Battles of Saratoga from
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. Burial Site of General Fraser Marker
2. Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Markers in Saratoga National Historic Park
Two markers are found at the Fraser Burial Site stop in Saratoga National Historic Park. The Burial Site of General Fraser marker is on the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. British Fortifications Overlooking Hudson River
The red-topped poles in this and the above photo indicate the location of British fortifications during the Battles of Saratoga. These cannon were to protect the camps, hospital, artillery park and supply base near the Hudson River.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Wounding Site of General Fraser
General Fraser was mortally wounded at this site on the Barber Wheatfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,608 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
