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

Surrendered British Cannons

Photographed by Barry Snyder, April 12, 2024

1. Surrendered British Cannons Marker

Inscription.
On October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered his army to General Horatio Gates, an event which marked the first surrender of a British army in world history.

Included in the surrender were 30 bronze artillery pieces, twelve of which were light 6-pounders. The captured weapons were used by the Continental Army to fight the British through the rest of the war.

The two nearby light 6-pounder cannons are replicas of the type Burgoyne surrendered. The carriages were commissioned as Part of the October 17, 2019 Saratoga Surrender Site dedication and were made possible through generous donations by:
The Fort Miller Group • Thomas Bailey Hagen • Thom and Karen Boehlert

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1777.

Location. 43° 5.205′ N, 73° 35.06′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Schuyler Street west of U.S. 4, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 Schuyler St, Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Saratoga Surrender Site (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Saratoga Surrender Site (a few steps from this marker); Burgoyne Surrendered his Sword (within shouting distance of this marker); Champlain Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Vrooman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Victory Woods (approx. half a mile away); Two Brothers Meet Again (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Sword Surrender Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been

Saratoga Surrender Site Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Snyder, April 12, 2024

2. Saratoga Surrender Site Park

This marker is mounted on another face of the cement pylon on the far right,.

permanently removed).

Surrendered British Cannons at the Saratoga Surrender Site Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Snyder, April 12, 2024

3. Surrendered British Cannons at the Saratoga Surrender Site Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2024, by Barry Snyder of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2024, by Barry Snyder of Melbourne, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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