Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burgoyne’s Headquarters
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Burgoyne’s Headquarters Marker
Scaled in size according to the rank of the occupant, Crown Force officers’ tents – or marquees – graced the American wilderness with fluttering pennants, elegant fringe and elaborate awnings and breezeways. The several large, colorful marquees that marked the headquarters of Lt. General John Burgoyne stood near this site between September 19 and October 7, 1777, together with those of his staff officers and aides.
Erected by Saratoga National Historic Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.126′ N, 73° 37.174′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Saratoga National Historic Park along the auto 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 marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Main British Encampment (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Burgoyne and His Army (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Readying to Retreat (was approx. half a mile away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a picture of Burgoyne’s Headquarters. Seen in the picture is the British Commander conducting a meeting with his officers in front of his marquee. Several other marquees, as well as many small soldier tents, can be seen behind Burgoyne’s.
Also see . . .
1. Saratoga National Historic Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. Burgoyne’s Headquarters Marker
2. John Burgoyne. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on July 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Marker in Saratoga National Historic Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Burgoyne’s Headquarters Marker
Gen. Burgoyne established his headquarters on this field after the Battle of Freeman's Farm on September 19, 1777. He remained here until the Army's retreat on October 7, after the second battle.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Headquarters Marker from the road
Burgoyne selected this site for his headquarters due to location of a nearby spring. This place was the center of British activity between the two Battles of Saratoga.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
6. British Encampment at Saratoga
This photo of the site of the main British encampment was taken from the marker. The poles indicating the location of British-controlled Balcarres Redoubt can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,527 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
