Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Who Fought for the United States Here?
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. Who Fought for the United States Here? Marker
The American army here in 1777 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 fought in at least one prior military campaign. Most of the enemy facing them had not.
Here you would 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 1930s Most soldiers wives remained at home. Some traveled with their with their husbands. These women often worked as laundresses or nurses. They and the children shared in the hardships of military life.
About 1,700 New York and Connecticut militia men were with this army when it arrived here. Eventually, over 10,000 militia joined!
Over 6,300 United States Continental soldiers from Massachusetts, NewHampshire, New York, and Canada were here. They were well armed in good Health, [in] high Spirits & eager for Action.
Militiamen elected most of their own officers. In contrast, state governments or Congress appointed most Continental Army officers.
Erected 2024
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 59.123′ N, 73° 38.479′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Marker is a few yards away 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 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: you may well think that is hard living (here, next to this marker); New Hampshire Memorial (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. Who Fought for the United States Here? Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. John Neilson House and Farm (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); American Encampment and General Headquarters (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Who Fought For The United States Here? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Neilson Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, June 13, 2026
3. Who Fought for the United States Here? Marker is the fourth arker shown here. View is looking south.
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, June 13, 2026
4. Who Fought for the United States Here? Marker is the first marker shown here.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York.
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