Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Timothy Murphy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Timothy Murphy Marker
Ancient Order of Hibernians
of Saratoga County
to the memory of
Timothy Murphy
Celebrated marksman of Colonel Morgans Rifle Corps whose unerring aim turned the tide of battle by the death of the British General Frazer on October 7, 1777. Thereby adding to the worlds history one of its decisive battles.
In this monument is commemorated heroic deeds of hundreds of other soldiers of Irish blood who laid down their lives on this bloody field that the United States might be triumphant.
Plot 200 feet square purchased by the A.O.H. September 20, 1913.
Rev. P.J. Donnelly, Pres.
D.J. Falvey, Vice Pres. W.J. Burke, Treas.
< Lower Marker >
Rededicated
July 4, 1976
Ancient Order of Hiberians
and
Ladies Auxiliary
Erected by Ancient Order of Hibernians of Saratoga County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1976.
Location. 42° 59.929′ N, 73° 38.815′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the auto
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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: Rockefeller Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Saratoga 1777 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Saratoga 1777 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); exulting in the capture (approx. 0.2 miles away); all was irretrievably lost (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Second Battle Begins (approx. 0.2 miles away); the action became very hot (approx. 0.2 miles away); 'Let me have some men & we will have some Fun" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. New York and Massachusetts Forces (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Battle Begins at Barbers Wheat Field (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); General Fraser Was Struck (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); Colonel Joseph Cilly (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on March 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
2. Timothy Murphy upper marker
2. Battle of Bemis Heights, (Second Saratoga), 7 October 1777. History of War website. (Submitted on March 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Timothy Murphy Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
4. Timothy Murphy Marker
Photographed by Stephen Curran, circa October 2010
5. Timothy Murphy Marker
Saratoga Hibernians place a wreath at the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,859 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on September 13, 2025, by Matthew Spence of Lynnville, Tennessee. Photos: 1. submitted on March 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on March 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on June 15, 2011, by Stephen Curran of Round Lake, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
