Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Canadian Cabins
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
1. The Canadian Cabins Marker
Two small fortified cabins defended by Canadian troops stood about 600 feet south of this site. These cabins were an important link in the British line of defense as can be seen on the reproduction map drawn by an English officer. Their capture late in the afternoon of October 7 exposed the Breymann Redoubt to attack from the rear.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1955.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.517′ N, 73° 38.39′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the tour road at the Breymann Redoubt tour stop. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point (here, next to this marker); Blessed be God for his goodness this day (a few steps from this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Arnolds Assault (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Moment of Victory (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Breymann Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. The Canadian Cabins Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
3. Marker at the Breymann Redoubt
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
