Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Asa Chatfield Farm
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Asa Chatfield Farm Marker
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. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 42° 59.706′ N, 73° 38.598′ 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 of this location: Two Battles - Two Routes (here, next to this marker); We ought to March out and attack them (a few steps from this marker); Scour the Woods! (a few steps from this
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Site of Chatfield Farm (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Path to Battle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a map showing the locations of the British and American pickets in relation to the marker.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker in Saratoga National Historic Park
From this point, the American troops first observed the British advance on the Barber Farm which led to the second Battle of Saratoga.
Additional commentary.
1. Asa Chatfield Farm
Someday the NPS might get around to correcting this marker. They have had and confirmed that this was not Asa's farm over 30 years ago, but Jesse Chatfields farm. At the time of the battle Asa was only 7 years old. His father Jesse was 45 at the time. Asa was a Captain in the war of 1812 and died in 1828
— Submitted October 3, 2010, by Charles Chatfield of Palm Coast, Florida.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Site of Chatfield Farm
The photo, taken from in front of the marker, looks in the direction of the British pickets and fortifications. The Middle Ravine is located just beyond the tree line. The Americans and British troops often exchanged gunfire prior to the October 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. The Middle Ravine
This natural obstacle, located north of the marker, separated the British and American pickets between the battles at Saratoga.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
5. Map of Chatfield Farm Area from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,772 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
