Fort Ann in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Anne
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2019
1. Fort Anne Marker
slowed advancing British
forces and helped
assure victory at Saratoga.
Erected 2017 by Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1777.
Location. 43° 25.15′ N, 73° 29.189′ W. Marker is in Fort Ann, New York, in Washington County. It is on George Street (U.S. 4) 0.1 miles north of Crandall Lane, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in the Fort Anne interpretive pull-out on the west side of George Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Ann NY 12827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Ann Through History (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Anne (a few steps from this marker); Lakes to Locks Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stand Against Burgoyne (within shouting distance of this marker); Half-Way Creek (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Anne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oldest House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Ann.
Regarding Fort Anne. This marker commemorates the battle that was fought at Battle Hill less than one mile from the marker site in July 1777. This marker is along the 1777 route of British General John Burgoyne from Quιbec City to his defeat at Saratoga at the hands of Patriots under the command of General Horatio Gates. The Battle of Fort Ann was one of the engagements that occurred prior to the Battles of Saratoga.
Related markers.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 13, 2019
2. Fort Anne Marker
(view looking north US Highway 4 on right)
(view looking north US Highway 4 on right)
via Saratoga Battle Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, May 9, 2017
3. Fort Ann Historical Marker Dedication, May 9th, 2017
Saratoga Battle Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
