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Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The Neilson Farm

 
 
The Neilson Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
1. The Neilson Farm Marker
Inscription.
John and Lydia Neilson were a young couple when they built this house around 1775. The additions in this photo came later. Once removed, the house regained its original form. It is a witness to what happened here in 1777.

The Neilsons knew they were in harm's way that summer and left for safety farther south. Generals Benedict Arnold and Enoch Poor then used the empty home as a headquarters to command the left wing of the American army.

This was the western end of the American defensive line. In September 1777, American soldiers cut down thousands of trees around here. They feverishly threw up log and earth fortifications and dug in all along this ridge to block any British move further south. White posts with blue tops now show how far the American earthworks stretched-thousands of yards! Imagine the clamor of all those axes, picks, and shovels at work. Imagine the tension as they waited.

(photo caption): Neilson House, Saratoga Battlefield, attributed to Jesse S. Wooley ca. 1925
Saratoga National Historic Park, SARA 1678
 
Erected by National Park Service.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1777.
 
Location. 42° 59.142′ 
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N, 73° 38.465′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Marker is on the path up the slope from parking area to the Neilson House — stop #2 on the tour road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Saratoga National Battlefield Rd, Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Who Fought For The United States Here? (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); Bemis Heights (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Unknown American Soldiers (about 300 feet away); Gates Headquarters (approx. 0.3 miles away); Asa Chatfield Farm (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Path to Battle (approx. 0.7 miles away).
 
The Neilson Farmhouse And Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
2. The Neilson Farmhouse And Marker
The Neilson Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
3. The Neilson Farm Marker
The Neilson Farmhouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Scott J. Payne, June 18, 2023
4. The Neilson Farmhouse
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.   4. submitted on June 20, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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