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

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Who Fought For The United States Here?

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023

1. Who Fought For The United States Here? Marker

Inscription.
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. Marker

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has been permanently removed. It was located near 42° 59.135′ N, 73° 38.469′ W. Marker was near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Along the path up to the Neilson House from parking area at tour stop #2. 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: Even a Friendly Army Does Damage

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023

2. Who Fought For The United States Here? Marker

(here, next to this marker); Camp Now or Never (a few steps from this marker); “you may well think that is hard living” (a few steps from this marker); Who Fought for the United States Here? (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hampshire Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Healing Bodies and Souls (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the American Defenses (within shouting distance of this marker); Can a New General Win? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Neilson Farm (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); John Neilson House and Farm (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); American Encampment and General Headquarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 24 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.