Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kosciuszko
1746 - 1817
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Kosciuszko Marker
The Noble Son of Poland
Brig. General
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Military Engineer
Soldier of the War of Independence
who under the command of General Gates
selected and fortified these fields
for the great Battle of Saratoga
in which the invader was vanquished
and American freedom assured
Erected by his compatriots
A. D. 1936
Back of Monument:
Wystawili Polacy
Z
Albany
Amsterdam
Cohoes
Schenectady
Troy
Watervliet
I Okolicy
1936
Erected 1936 by Pomnik Ten Wystawili Polacy. (Marker Number HS43.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 42° 59.158′ N, 73° 38.503′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the auto tour road. 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: Explore the American Defenses (a few steps from this marker); A Struggle Never Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown American Soldiers
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Neilson Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Who Fought For The United States Here? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); John Neilson House and Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); American Encampment and General Headquarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746-1817). (Submitted on July 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Back of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Marker in Saratoga National Historic Park
Col. Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish military engineer and volunteer in the American cause. The fortifications he had constructed in Stillwater were crucial in stopping Gen. Burgoyne's advance on Albany, and led to the surrender of the British Army.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Marker at Bemis Heights
The Kosciuszko marker is located at the site of the Neilson Farm on Bemis Heights. Several markers, artillery and the home of John Neilson are found at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,642 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
