Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword
Photographed by Barry Snyder, April 12, 2024
1. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
General Burgoyne's surrender to General Gates after the Battles of Saratoga marked the first time in history that a British army surrendered on the field of battle. Considered a turning point in the American Revolution, the surrender ultimately led to the formal Franco-American alliance and French entry into the war.
Gen. Burgoyne
surrendered
his sword to
Gen. Gates,
Oct. 17, 1777.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 43° 5.228′ N, 73° 35.068′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Schuyler Street just west of U.S. 4, on the left when traveling west. It is at the road entrance to the Saratoga Surrender Site Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Saratoga Surrender Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Surrendered British Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Saratoga Surrender Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Vrooman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Champlain Canal (about 400 feet away); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. Ό mile away); Two Brothers Meet Again (approx. half a mile away); Victory Woods (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sword Surrender Site (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword Marker
The marker is at the entrance of the Surrender Site monument which can be seen to the left in the background
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 2, 2018
3. Marker at its old location
This view was from before ground was broken for the new Saratoga Surrender Site Monument.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
4. Marker at Its Original Location
Marker was originally erected here, visible from U.S. 4 at the intersection with Schuyler Street. A brand new (2019) park with its own parking lot now occupies this corner of the intersection, featuring a monument to the Saratoga Surrender site.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
5. Burgoyne Surrendering his Sword
Otto Knirsch, after a painting by John Trumbull, published by Currier and Ives, 1852
6. Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga N.Y. Oct. 17th. 1777
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2024, by Barry Snyder of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on July 26, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on June 28, 2012. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
