Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bemis Heights
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Bemis Heights Marker
You are on the crest of Bemis Heights at the apex of the American defense lines. Nearby were a fortified barn, batteries, infantry breastworks, hospital, headquarters and encampment sites.Erected by Saratoga National Historic Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 59.192′ N, 73° 38.448′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker can be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Saratoga National Historic 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Neilson Farm (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kosciuszko (about 300 feet away); Who Fought For The United States Here? (about 400 feet away); Unknown American Soldiers (about 400 feet away); New Hampshire Memorial
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More about this marker. The left of the marker features a map of the American Encampment and forticifations on Bemis Heights in 1777.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on March 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013
2. Bemis Heights Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Marker in Saratoga National Historic Park
This was the location of John Neilson's farm before and after the Battles of Saratoga. The heights got their name from Jotham Bemis who had a tavern at the foot of the heights.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Neilson House
The house of John Neilson served as headquarters for American Generals Enoch Poor and Benedict Arnold. It is the only wartime structure remaining on the Saratoga battlefield. This photo was taken from the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Artillery on Bemis Heights
The blue topped poles indicate the position of American fortifications during the 1777 Battles of Saratoga.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
6. Bemis Heights Map
This map from the marker shows the postion of American fortifications on Bemis Heights in 1777. The site of the marker is also indicated on the map.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,877 times since then and 192 times this year. 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.
