Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Unknown American Soldiers
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Unknown American Soldiers Marker
The Unknown American Soldiers who perished in the Battles of Saratoga September 19 and October 7, 1777 and were here buried in unmarked graves helped to assure the triumph of the War of Independence, to create the Republic of the United States of America and to establish Liberty throughout the world.
In honor of these patriots and in recognition of the Bicentennial of the birth of George Washington this memorial is erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution of New York State 1931.
Erected 1931 by Daughters of the American Revolution of New York State. (Marker Number HS44.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1861.
Location. 42° 59.16′ N, 73° 38.534′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Park Tour Road, on the right 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: A Struggle Never Forgotten (a few steps from this
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. John Neilson House and Farm (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); American Encampment and General Headquarters (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Who Fought For The United States Here? (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Neilson Farm (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Saratoga National Historic Park. The Story of the Battles from the National Park Service website. (Submitted on July 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker in Saratoga National Historical Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Marker at the Neilson Farm
The marker is located at the Neilson Farm stop on the tour road in Saratoga National Historic Park, at the site of the fortified American line.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. The Neilson House
The only original structure remaining on the Saratoga Battlefield, this house served as the Headquarters for Generals Enoch Poor and Benedict Arnold. It is located near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
