Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Redoubt
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. The Great Redoubt Marker
This is the site of the eastern wall of the second of these three fortifications which were referred to by the British as the Great Redoubt. They were built sometime between September 19 and October 7, 1777.
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 September 19, 1972.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.243′ N, 73° 36.555′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from 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
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Burial Site of General Fraser (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 left of the marker features the map of the British fortifications mentioned on the marker. The right of the marker contains a drawing of the Great Redoubt in relation to the marker location.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga 1777. A British perspective of the Battles
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. The Great Redoubt 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 Great Redoubt marker is on the left.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Artillery in the Great Redoubt
The red-topped poles 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. Great Redoubt Cannon
The artillery that was placed at this location overlooked the Hudson River.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
6. Map of British Fortifications
This map from the marker, drawn by a British officer, shows the fortifications built by the British after the first Battle of Saratoga.
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 2,330 times since then and 72 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, 6. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
