Near Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Fortified Camp
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
1. A Fortified Camp Marker
Here you can walk the place where the Second Battle of Saratoga ended in an American victory. Between the end of the First Battle of Saratoga on September 19 and the Second Battle of Saratoga on October 7, about 600 German soldiers encamped here. Burgoyne's army had 2800 of these men in total, leased to the British by the leaders of their states. They built a log-walled fortification to protect their camp. Two small cannons provided extra firepower.
To your left were two fortified cabins meant to defend the gap between the two strongpoints of the British line -- this camp and the British Light Infantry Redoubt about 1/4 mile beyond the trees to your left and behind you. These were defended by French Canadians. Some of them were the only drafted soldiers in Burgoyne's army.
To your right were 160 loyalist Americans fighting for the British Empire. This was truly a multi-national force.
This position was the right-most end of Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne's battlelines. It turned out to be the key to victory -- and defeat.
(drawing caption) Light Infantryman, Braunschweg Light Infantry Battalion von Baerner © Don Troioni
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary
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Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.549′ N, 73° 38.384′ W. Marker was near Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road, on the left. Tour Road Stop number 7. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Saratoga National Battlefield Rd, 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 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: We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack. (here, next to this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (a few steps from this marker); Overrun! (a few steps from this marker); The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Blessed be God for his goodness this day (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (within shouting distance of this marker); I became known as a loyalist, or as they call me, a tory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Final Assault (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Breymann Redoubt
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
2. A Fortified Camp Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
3. "A Fortified Camp" Marker and "Moment Of Victory" Markers
As seen from the path from the parking lot.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
