Hudson Falls in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General Burgoyne’s 1777 Army Encampment

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2025

1. General Burgoyne’s 1777 Army Encampment Marker

Inscription. From mid July to mid August, 1777, in the area, between here and Derby Park, the encampment of General Burgoyne's army was located. During this time over 7,000 soldiers were camped here, at one time or another. These men were members of the British: 9th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 47th, 53d, and 62nd Regiments of Foot; a number of American Provincial Corps; members of the Royal Navy; and seven German Regiments, known as Hessians.

Erected 2005 by Village of Hudson Falls; Nathan June.

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

Location. 43° 17.857′ N, 73° 34.882′ W. Marker is in Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Oak Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Oak Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson Falls NY 12839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

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 the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hon. Silas Wright (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington County Civil War Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sixteen Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Coal Silos (approx. 0.4

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miles away); Gen. Washington (approx. 0.4 miles away); Townsend Harris (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sandy Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson Falls.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 30, 2025

2. General Burgoyne’s 1777 Army Encampment Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.