Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Breymann Redoubt
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Never more than a crude barrier of logs, this fortification is now known as the Breymann Redoubt, named after the German officer who commanded the German Grenadier defenders.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1777.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.548′ N, 73° 38.387′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker could be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the tour road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A Fortified Camp (here, next to this marker); Moment of Victory (a few steps from this marker); The Canadian Cabins (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Hardin Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Saratoga 1777 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Americans Attack (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of the American troops storming the Breymann Redoubt.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga(Second)/Bemis Heights. October 7, 1777 in Saratoga, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,123 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.