Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“exulting in the capture”
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. “exulting in the capture” Marker
Once General Burgoyne's flanks and center collapsed, the Americans had the rare chance to take a pair of the most powerful British cannons in Burgoyne's Army: 12-pounders. These much-feared weapons were among the eight cannons claimed by the United States that day.
Colonel Joseph Cilley ordered his 1st New Hampshire Regiment to seize the largest British cannons. After claiming these pans for the United States, Cilley was found "a straddle a brass twelve-pounder and exulting in the capture."
Dolphins
Ornate dolphins often decorated large bronze guns like the two 12-pounders taken on this battlefield. You can still see two of Burgoyne's original 12-pounders in the visitor center.
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 7, 1777.
Location. 43° 0.064′ N, 73° 38.79′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Marker is Tour Stop #5. 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 distance of this marker: “all was irretrievably lost” (here, next to this marker); “the action became very hot” (here, next to
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle Begins at Barber’s Wheat Field (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); General Fraser Was Struck (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Colonel Joseph Cilly (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Second Battle Begins (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The British Advance on Bemis Heights (was a few steps from
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. “exulting in the capture” Marker
Regarding “exulting in the capture”. Timeline on the marker indicates the cannons were captured at between 4:30 and 5 pm on October 7.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Joseph Cilley (Wiipedia). (Submitted on August 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024
3. “exulting in the capture” Marker
The left marker is the “capture” marker. This is the end of the path from the parking area for Tour Stop #5.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024
4. Looking Up Towards Marker
Looking up towards the marker (left side in background) from the parking area.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
