Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both?
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? Marker
Benedict Arnold's leg wound left him injured for life. After eight months of healing, George Washington named Arnold military governor of Philadelphia. The British had ended their occupation there in June 1778.
Arnold's resentment of perceived mistreatment boiled into a rage against the United States. He secretly sought British support and shared military intelligence. Exposed as a traitor at West Point in September 1780, Arnold escaped.
Arnold's very name came to mean traitor to generations of Americans. The "Boot Monument" near here celebrates his role in winning the Battles of Saratoga. But it never mentions his name.
Arnold joined the British Army in September 1780. He led attacks in Connecticut and Virginia. His hopes? To get Americans to enlist under his command. Arnold and the British were disappointed by the poor turnout.
Benedict Arnold by Charles Willson Peale, 1778/81
Philadelphia socialite Peggy Shippen was 18 years old when she married Arnold, 38, in April 1779. Peggy helped her new husband betray the United States.
Margaret Peggy Arnold and Child by Daniel Gardner, ca. 1787.
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
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Location. 43° 0.51′ N, 73° 38.377′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Tour Road. Marker is at Tour Stop #7. 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: Blessed be God for his goodness this day (here, next to this marker); The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Overrun! (within shouting distance of this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (within shouting distance of this marker); We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Final Assault (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); I became known as a loyalist, or as they call me, a tory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Arnolds Assault (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Canadian Cabins
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
2. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? Marker
The Boot monument can be seen in the background behind the fence.
Also see . . . Benedict Arnold (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
3. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? Marker
The red marker on the left is the Arnold marker. Behind the marker is Arnolds Boot monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
