Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

225th Anniversary Battles of Saratoga

1777 – 2002

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. 225th Anniversary Battles of Saratoga Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Turning point in the
struggle for an independent
United States of America

Saratoga Battle Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
4 July 2002

Originally placed in honor of our
Nation’s Bicentennial

Erected 2002 by Sons of the American Revolution, Saratoga Battle Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 2002.

Location. 43° 0.704′ N, 73° 38.946′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Saratoga National Historical Park, behind the Visitor Center. 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. Brigadier General Simon Fraser (here, next to this marker); Unknown Soldiers (here, next to this marker); George O. Slingerland

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Battlefield (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named To the Battlefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); Take A Tour Through History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prelude to History (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Fortified Camp (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

Also see . . . Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on July 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on Saratoga Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Marker on Saratoga Battlefield

The surrender of Gen. Burgoyne ultimately led to French recognition and support of the American cause. The Battle of Saratoga is considered by many historians as being the turning point of the American Revolution.

Saratoga Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 9, 2010

3. Saratoga Markers

Several markers appear in the background of this photo. The 225th Anniversary marker is seen here in the center.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,578 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.