Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“the Whole Way … was mark’ed with Devastation”
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. “the Whole Way … was mark’ed with Devastation” Marker
General Burgoyne had more than a day's head start when General Gates began to pursue on the morning of October 10. His troops caught up with the retreating British Army at Saratoga (present day Schuylerville) within hours.
What was and is now a beautiful valley had been destroyed by the British retreat. Burgoyne's troops burned and pulled down "all the houses and bridges that were in their way. The road to Saratoga was "covered...with all manner warlike stores, including "wagons, baggage, dead carcasses, Ammunition , tents &c. Weeks later, a traveler passing through here wrote: "the whole Way from Still Water to [Saratogal was mark'ed with Devastation.... This once agreeable, and delightful Part of the Country now displayed a most shocking Picture of Havock and wild Desolation."
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1777.
Location. 43° 0.229′ N, 73° 36.536′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Battlefield Tour Road. Market is about 50 yards from the parking area for Tour Stop #10. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Burial Site of General Fraser (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Great Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Baggage Park (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Artillery Park (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Saratoga Campaign (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 29, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. “the Whole Way …” Marker
The marker is on the right in the middle background
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2024
3. “the Whole Way … was mark’ed with Devastation” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
