Fort Anne in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle Hill
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Battle Hill Marker
Battle of Fort Anne
July 8 – 1777
Here Burgoyne was first checked in his victorious march by a fierce all day battle with the Americans which delayed the British and made possible their defeat at Saratoga.
This tablet is erected by
the State of New York and
the Town of Fort Anne
1927
Erected 1927 by State of New York & Town of Fort Anne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1777.
Location. 43° 25.46′ N, 73° 28.896′ W. Marker is in Fort Anne, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on U.S. 4, half a mile north of Charles Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Ann NY 12827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Anne (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Ann Through History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. half a mile away); Half-Way Creek (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fort Anne (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Well (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oldest House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Anne First Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Battle Hill Marker
On July 8, 1777, a force of about 1,000 American soldiers and militia attacked a group of about 200 British who were pursuing the American army that evacuated Fort Ticonderoga several days earlier. The battle lasted more than two hours, ending with both sides running low on ammunition and British reinforcements approaching.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Fort Anne
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
