Near Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Path to Battle
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
1. The Path to Battle Marker
Morning skirmishing in the woods over a mile north of here on September 19, 1777 made clear. The British were coming.
General Arnold "took the liberty to give it as my Opinion that we ought to March out and attack them." General Gates agreed. He told Arnold to send Colonel Morgan and the light Infantry, and support them. This elite force totaled over over 700 and included Stockbridge warriors.
Morgan's men moved toward the sounds of gunfire on the wooded path to your right. Ahead lay the unknown perils and uncertainties of combat. Could they beat the British? Would their courage fail? Would they survive? Most- but not all-passed this point again as they returned to camp
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1777.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 42° 59.721′ N, 73° 38.57′ W. Marker was near Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Spot No. 4 on the tour road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United
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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 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: Scour the Woods! (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Battles - Two Routes (within shouting distance of this marker); We ought to March out and attack them (within shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga 1777 (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Saratoga 1777 (approx. Ό mile away); Rockefeller Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Saratoga 1777 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Timothy Murphy (approx. 0.3 miles
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
2. The Path to Battle Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Site of Chatfield Farm (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Asa Chatfield Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
