Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Americans Attack
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
1. Americans Attack Marker
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.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.25′ N, 73° 38.346′ 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, 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: A Furious American Assault Fails (here, next to this marker); Dug In and Waiting for Help (within shouting distance of this marker); Hundreds Killed - and Buried Here
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Other markers no longer nearby. Bloody Knoll (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Balcarres Redoubt (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker is dominated by a picture of American troops charging the log parapet walls of the Balcarres Redoubt.
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.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010
2. Americans Attack Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Americans Attack Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
After the October 7, 1777 battle at the Barber Farm, the British retreated across these fields to Balcarres Redoubt, but were pursued by the Americans. The red-topped posts in the background indicate the location of the British fortifications.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
5. Americans Attack Marker
The ground seen behind the marker was the scene of intense fighting during the October 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga.
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 2,329 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
