Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Hardin Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
1. John Hardin Memorial Marker
1777
British Redoubt
To commemorate the
services of Lieutenant
John Hardin of
Morgan’s Rifle Corps
who led a successful
reconnaissance
Sept. 18, 1777. Who also
distinguished himself
in the battles fought
on this ground Sept. 19
and Oct. 7 and of whom
his commanding officer
wrote, “A braver soldier
never lived. – A better
man has rarely died.”
Erected by his great grandson
Martin D. Hardin
U. S. Army
Erected by Martin D. Hardin.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1821.
Location. 43° 0.372′ N, 73° 38.282′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historic Park, at the Balcarres Redoubt / Freeman Farm tour stop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saratoga 1777 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Americans Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both?
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. John Hardin Memorial Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
3. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
