Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bloody Knoll
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
1. Bloody Knoll Marker (restored)
This reconstruction is one of two small outworks that were built to provide forward protection for the much larger Balcarres Redoubt. The knoll derives its name from the many casualties suffered in this area during the fighting of October 7, 1777.
Inset Marker:
In the heated rage of battle occurring here on October 7, 1777, this small British outpost was captured by American soldiers. Their gain came with great losses, and with the deep frustration of being unable to capture the Balcarres Redoubt, just a short distance away.
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 date for this entry is October 7, 1775.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.199′ N, 73° 38.37′ W. Marker was near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Saratoga battlefield 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
this page online
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: Dug In and Waiting for Help (within shouting distance of this marker); Hundreds Killed - and Buried Here (within shouting distance of this marker); A Furious American Assault Fails (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Germans Arrive to Save the Day (about 400 feet away); Battle Favors the Americans (about 400 feet away); Zebulon Bidwell (about 500 feet away); "The rebels fled at every charge deeper still into the woods." (about 500 feet away); Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Americans Attack (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Balcarres Redoubt (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. A picture on the top of the marker has long since worn away. It has been replaced with a smaller marker that contains a map showing the location of the marker and the Balcarres Redoubt.
Also see . . .
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Bloody Knoll Marker
1. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of C0mmerce website entry (Submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
3. Bloody Knoll Marker
Marker has been restored since photo 4 was taken five years earlier.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Bloody Knoll Marker and Fortification
The red-topped poles indicate the location of the British outwork that was taken by the Americans on October 7, 1777.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
6. Secondary 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 1,490 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 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, 5, 6. submitted on September 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
