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

Henry Knox And The Noble Train Of Artillery

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 7, 2026

1. Henry Knox And The Noble Train Of Artillery Marker

Inscription. In the winter of 1775 Col. Knox transported 59 captured cannon over 300 miles in 56 days from Ft. Ticonderoga to the Continental Army encampment in Boston. This action helped Gen. Washington drive the British out of Boston and win the first major victory of the war. This noble train of artillery crossed the Hudson a mile north of here.

Erected by Empire State Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 43° 5.988′ N, 73° 34.786′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Ferry Street (New York State Route 29) and Reds Road, on the right when traveling west on Ferry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Ferry Street, Schuylerville NY 12871, 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 North America,

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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: Near This Spot (a few steps from this marker); General Lafayette (a few steps from this marker); The Fate Of The Defeated (a few steps from this marker); America’s Turning Point (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named America’s Turning Point (a few steps from this marker); Who Was In An 18th Century Army (within shouting distance of this marker); An Army On The Move (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named America’s Turning Point (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Also see . . . The Noble Train of Artillery (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 10, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 7, 2026

2. Henry Knox And The Noble Train Of Artillery Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 7, 2026

3. Henry Knox And The Noble Train Of Artillery Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 7, 2026

4. Henry Knox And The Noble Train Of Artillery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.