Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Camp of General Burgoyne
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Camp of General Butgoyne Marker
Camp of
General Burgoyne
October 10th to 17th
1777
Erected 1927 by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1778.
Location. 43° 6.26′ N, 73° 34.875′ W. Marker is in Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is on Spring Street (New York State Route 29), on the right when traveling west. 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. Continental Barracks (a few steps from this marker); USS Saratoga: Turning point in America’s second war with England (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site Of Camp of General Burgoyne (about 500 feet away); British Artillery Park (about 500 feet away); October 10-17, 1777 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Surrender Tree (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1755 (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
this page online
2. The Battle of Saratoga 1777. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Schuylerville Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Final Camp of Burgoyne's Army
With their escape route to the north blocked by Gen. Stark, and being pursued from the south by Gates' Army, Burgoyne's Army camped here until the surrender on October 17, 1777.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,112 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
