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

“The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes”

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

1. “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” Marker

Inscription. These bluffs command the Hudson River and valley below-General Burgoyne's only route to Albany. The Hudson Valley here is wide. But in 1777 a huge swamp called the Great Vly clogged the approach from the north. General Gates planned to use this landscape as the main American defense. A deep ravine protects these heights on the north side. If they attacked here, General Burgoyne's troops would be "obliged to contend with Hills, Rocks, Gullies, & Trees on all sides."

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° 58.883′ N, 73° 37.629′ W. Marker is near Bemis Heights, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga Battlefield Tour Road. Marker is on the pathway from parking area for Tour #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

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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 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: High Ground Halts an Invasion (within shouting distance of this marker); “You will observe that we have some new works.” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces” (about 400 feet away); A Liberty Loving Engineer (about 400 feet away); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (about 600 feet away); Not Everyone’s Loyalties are Clear (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bemis Heights.

Other markers no longer nearby. Fortifying The High Ground (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Strategy and Terrain (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Questions of Loyalty (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024

2. “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” Marker

removed); Anchor of the American Line (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Redoubt (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Patriots’ Eye-View (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); American River Defense (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); American River Fortifications (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Thaddeus Kosciusko (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); North Redan (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 4, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on August 5, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.