Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
To the Battlefield
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. To the Battlefield Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 43° 0.987′ N, 73° 38.791′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 32 and Lohnes Road, on the left when traveling south on New York State Route 32. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 different marker also named To the Battlefield (approx. Ό mile away); George O. Slingerland (approx. 0.3 miles away); 225th Anniversary Battles of Saratoga (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brigadier General Simon Fraser (approx. 0.4 miles away); Unknown Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Skilled Regiments for Lease (approx. 0.6 miles away); Overrun! (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Breymann Redoubt (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed); Moment of Victory
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on March 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. To the Battlefield Marker
The marker refers to the Battles of Saratoga of September 19 and October 7, 1777 which ended with British General John Burgoyne surrendering his army o American General Horatio Gates.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
3. Marker near the Saratoga Nat'l Hist Park
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
