Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crown Forces
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Crown Forces Marker
Crown Forces beat off repeated American attacks against this fortified position from about 3:30 in the afternoon until dusk on October 7, 1777.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1355.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.159′ N, 73° 38.283′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the Balcarres Redoubt/Freeman Farm stop. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: "The rebels fled at every charge deeper still into the woods." (here, next to this marker); Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field (a few steps from this marker); Battle Favors the Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Germans Arrive to Save the Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Zebulon Bidwell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hundreds Killed - and Buried Here (about 300 feet away); Rifles, Ravines, and Deep Woods Fighting (about 400 feet away); Dug In and Waiting for Help (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Balcarres Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Bloody Knoll (was about 500 feet
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
The marker is one of several on the walking trail at the Balcarres Redoubt stop on the tour road.
More about this marker. The marker is dominated by a picture of British troops behind a log parapet fortification fighting off the advancing American Army.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on April 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
3. Crown Forces Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. British Cannons
Artillery like this supported the British fortifications at this site during the October 7, 1777 battle. These are located near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
