Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriots’ Eye-View
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Patriots’ Eye-View Marker
The road and river below led to Albany. They were Burgoyne’s invasion route. Americans watched and waited here for him to come.
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 42° 58.801′ N, 73° 37.712′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the American River Fortifications 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Not Everyone’s Loyalties are Clear (a few steps from this marker); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (a few steps from this marker); “We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces” (within shouting distance of this marker); “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Ground Halts an Invasion (about 700 feet away); “You will observe that we have some new works.” (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Liberty Loving Engineer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. American River Fortifications (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Redoubt (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Thaddeus Kosciusko (was a few steps from
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
The fortifications at this site, and the river fortifications below, closed the road to Albany to the British and prompted Cornwallis to attack the Americans at Freeman's Farm.
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains an illustration of the Albany Road beside the Hudson River, as seen from the site of the marker.
Also see . . .
1. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website entry. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Markers at American River Fortifications
Two markers are found at this location at the American River Fortifications tour stop. The "Patriots’ Eye-View" is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
