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

Camp Now or Never

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

1. Camp Now or Never Marker

Inscription. Once General Gates' Northern Army arrived here on September 12, nearby farms and woods became one of the largest "cities" in North America. Over 8,000 men, women, and children stayed in farmhouses, barns, tents, brush huts, and under wood boards. Some even slept out under the stars..

With so many people and the army's animals, sanitation in camp had to be dealt with. New latrines were dug daily.

American soldiers build over two miles of of log and earthen defenses. These fortifications stretched from here to Bemus Heights and down to the Hudson River

Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant day of the year for for this entry is September 12.

Location. 42° 59.131′ N, 73° 38.472′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Marker is on the path from the parking area for Tour Stop #2. 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

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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 distance of this marker: Even a Friendly Army Does Damage (here, next to this marker); “you may well think that is hard living” (a few steps from this marker); Who Fought for the United States Here? (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Healing Bodies and Souls (within shouting distance of this marker); Can a New General Win? (within shouting distance of this marker); Explore the American Defenses (within shouting distance of this marker); Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Who Fought For The United States Here?

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

2. Camp Now or Never Marker

(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); The Neilson 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).

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

3. Camp Now or Never Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.