Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nov. 28, 1745
On these grounds the French and Indians killed Capt. Philip Schuyler and 30 others, burning Mills, Stores and 30 houses.
June 30, 1747, the garrison of Ft. Saratoga was surprised, when 45 men were tomahawked and scalped.
Site of the house of Capt. Schuyler in 1745 and of Gen. Philip Schuyler, U.S.A., in 1777.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, French and Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1747.
Location. 43° 5.715′ N, 73° 34.997′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylerville NY 12871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Schuyler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Flax and Linen Mill (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Schuylerville World War I Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bullard Paper Company Chimney (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unknown Soldier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Earliest Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Articles of Convention (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Also see . . .
1. Schuyler House. Village of Schuylerville website entry (Submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.