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
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
Nations 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. It 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.
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: Brigadier General Simon Fraser (here, next to this marker); Unknown Soldiers (here, next to this marker); George O. Slingerland (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); To the Battlefield (about 700 feet away); a different marker also
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The Battle of Freemans Farm (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); Take A Tour Through History (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on July 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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.
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 1,926 times since then and 17 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.
