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

Here

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2024

1. Here Marker

Inscription. Here the Americans forced the British to retreat Oct. 8, 1777.

The gift of Hon. Webster Wagner

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1777.

Location. 43° 0.577′ N, 73° 35.844′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of River Road and Ensign Lane, on the left when traveling north on River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 River Rd, 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: A Route Well Traveled (approx. half a mile away); Americans Flee, Hope and Suffer (approx. half a mile away); Surviving Portion of Champlain Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away); Warriors and Refugees (approx. 0.6 miles away); Town of Saratoga (approx. 0.6 miles away); Men and Beasts, Hard at Work (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chasing Burgoyne Changed the World (approx. 0.7 miles away); “the Whole Way … was mark’ed with Devastation” (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Gen. Henry Knox Trail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Site of the Taylor Cabin (was approx. half a mile

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away but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces Baggage Park (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Here. It isn’t clear who Webster Wagner is and how he relates to the marker. There was a prominent 19th century industrialist associated with Albany, NY and Palatine Bridge, NY.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2024

2. Here Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 10, 2024

3. Here Marker

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 193 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.