Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anchor of the American Line
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Anchor of the American Line 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 42° 58.91′ N, 73° 37.656′ 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 at the start of the 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: High Ground Halts an Invasion (a few steps from this marker); The General Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes (within shouting distance of this marker); You will observe that we have some new works. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Liberty Loving Engineer (about 400 feet away); We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces (about 500 feet away); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (about 700 feet away); Not Everyones Loyalties are Clear (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. Fortifying The High Ground (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Questions of Loyalty (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
The fortifications at this location were designed by Polish military engineer Col. Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
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 Historic Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Revolutionary War Cannon
This tripod was used by Continental soldiers to load cannons onto their carriages. It is located along the walking trail at the American River Fortifications stop, not far from the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. American Artillery
Artillery such as this cannon covered the road to Albany, forcing the British to march overland and attack the Americans at Freeman's Farm. The blue-topped poles indicate the location of the American fortifications at the time of the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,187 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
