Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Articles of Convention
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Articles of Convention Marker
October 16, 1777
American and
British officers
met and consummated
Articles of Convention
of
General Burgoyne
of the British Army
to
General Gates
of the American Army
and on
this historic ground of
Saratoga
the British Army
laid down its arms
October 17, 1777
thus assuring
American Independence
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1777.
Location. 43° 5.894′ N, 73° 34.914′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 4) and Burgoyne Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. 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: Earliest Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Soldier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bullard Paper Company Chimney (about 300 feet away); Schuylerville World War I Monument (about 300 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away); Flax and Linen Mill (about 500 feet away); 1755 (about 700 feet away); First Bridge (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Schuylerville Marker
The "Articles of Convention" was a way for General Burgoyne to surrender but retain his honor. This was the first time a British Amry surrendered on the field.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Articles of Convention Marker
Marker is located several blocks east of the Saratga Monument, and seven miles north of the Saratoga Battlefield.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,295 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
