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

“You will observe that we have some new works.”

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

1. “You will observe that we have some new works.” Marker

Inscription.
In mid-September 1777 you would have seen American soldiers cutting down thousands of trees to build log walls. They also dug earthworks to add extra strength. A Continental Army officer wrote that "the woods round us are cut...down to form an Abbattis against a charge of Bayonets or sudden Surprise."

Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.

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

Location. 42° 58.918′ N, 73° 37.593′ W. Marker is near Bemis Heights, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga Battlefield Tour Road. Marker is the second on the path from the parking area for Tour Stop #3. 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Liberty Loving Engineer (within shouting distance of this marker); “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Ground Halts an Invasion (about 300 feet away); “We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces” (about 700 feet away); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (approx. 0.2 miles away); Not Everyone’s Loyalties are Clear (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bemis Heights.

Other markers no longer nearby. Questions of Loyalty (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Fortifying The High Ground (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Strategy and Terrain (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Anchor of the American Line (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); North Redan

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

2. “You will observe that we have some new works.” Marker

Looking east towards from the parking area towards the marker (in center of the picture.)

(was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Redoubt (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Patriots’ Eye-View (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); American River Defense (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); American River Fortifications (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Thaddeus Kosciusko (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Tour Stop #3: Bemus Heights. (Submitted on August 3, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Jotham Bemus. (Submitted on August 3, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024

3. “You will observe that we have some new works.” Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024

4. “You will observe that we have some new works.” Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.