Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Who Fought For The United States Here?
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
1. Who Fought For The United States Here? Marker
The American army you would have seen here was surprisingly diverse. Most men and boys had volunteered. Some were drafted. Enslaved men and boys could be forced to join. The average soldier had served in at least one prior military campaign. Most of the enemy had not.
You could have seen Americans-African, European, and Native-in the ranks, side by side. The American Revolution saw the last racially integrated United States Army until the 1950s. Included in this were the new nation's first allies, the Oneida. They recognized American independence on September 16, 1777.
Over 6,100 United States Continental soldiers from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Canada were here. By the end of the campaign, they had been joined by over 10,000 militia from the surrounding states.
(illustrations, left to right)
Oneida Warrior by Don Troiani, 2014
Private, 4th New York Regiment by Don Troiani, 2015
Private, Colonel Marshall's (10th) Massachusetts Regiment by Don Troiani, 2014
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 59.135′ N, 73° 38.469′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Neilson Farm (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown American Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bemis Heights (about 400 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).
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
2. Who Fought For The United States Here? Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
