Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Hardy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Fort Hardy Marker
Here Gen. John Burgoynes
defeated British troops
in the ruins of the fort
lay down their arms 1777
Erected by Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 5.956′ N, 73° 34.677′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Ferry Street (New York State Route 29), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: British Army Grounded Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Saratoga (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Surrender Tree (about 400 feet away); Deridder Horse Ferry (about 500 feet away); First Bridge (about 600 feet away); 1755 (about 700 feet away); Articles of Convention (approx. 0.2 miles away); Earliest Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Also see . . . The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Fort Hardy Marker
British General John Burgoyne signed the “Convention of Saratoga” by which he surrendered his forces to American General Horatio Gates, near here on October 17, 1777. This surrender is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
3. Marker in Schuylerville
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
4. Marker at Fort Hardy Park
The marker, seen on the right, is located at the entrance to Fort Hardy Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,422 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
