Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Neilson House and Farm
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. John Neilson House and Farm Marker
John Neilson, who farmed this land, cast his lot with the Patriot cause. The building you see is a restoration of his original home. By mid-September 1777, the American Army had taken over Neilson’s house and barn, and enclosed much of his farm within its defenses.
Erected by Saratoga National Historic Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 42° 59.129′ N, 73° 38.479′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker could 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 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. Who Fought For The United States Here? (a few steps from this marker); New Hampshire Memorial
this page online
More about this marker. The right of the marker contains a picture of American soldiers gathered around the Neilson House. The left of the marker features a map of the area showing the war-time location of American fortifications and structures such as the Neilson House. There is also a "sketch by Lieutenant Colonel Varick, an American officer, show[ing] Neilson's house and outbuildings."
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on August 16, 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.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
2. John Neilson House and Farm Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Marker at Saratoga National Historic Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. John Neilson House and Farm Marker
This and other markers are found at the Neilson Farm/Bemis Heights stop on the auto tour road of Saratoga National Historic Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. John Neilson House
This house, the only remaining wartime structure on the battlefield, was the headquarters for American Generals Enoch Poor and Benedict Arnold.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
6. John Neilson House
Though carefully preserved, only about 10 percent of the building is orignal frabric from the time of the Battles of Saratoga.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
7. Interior of John Neilson House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
8. Bemis Heights Map from Marker
This map from the marker shows the position of American fortifications in this area during the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. The location of the marker is also indicated.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010
9. John Neilson House Interior
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 16, 2023
10. John Neilson House and New Marker
The previous marker has been permanently removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,410 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2023, 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 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7, 8. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 10. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
