Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Redoubt

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

1. Redoubt Marker

Inscription.
Here stood one of the strongest units of the American river fortifications. It was strengthened by the water batteries along the river.

Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 42° 58.804′ N, 73° 37.713′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It was on Park Tour Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park along a walking trail at the American River Fortifications stop. 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

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in 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 7 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Not Everyone’s Loyalties are Clear (here, next to this marker); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (a few steps from this marker); “We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces” (within shouting distance of this marker); “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); High Ground Halts an Invasion (about 700 feet away); “You will observe that we have some new works.” (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Liberty Loving Engineer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

Other markers no longer nearby. Patriots’ Eye-View (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); American River Defense (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Thaddeus Kosciusko (was a few steps

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

2. Redoubt Marker

from this marker but has been permanently removed); American River Fortifications (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Strategy and Terrain (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Fortifying The High Ground (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Questions of Loyalty (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Anchor of the American Line (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); North Redan (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a map of the upper fortifications and the water batteries on the Hudson River.

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 Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 4, 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.)

Marker at Saratoga's American River Fortifications image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

3. Marker at Saratoga's American River Fortifications

These key fortifications were instrumental in blocking the Road to Albany from Burgoyne's Army in 1777. Their presence forced Burgoyne to attack the American Main Line on Bemis Heights.

Artillery in American Fortifications image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

4. Artillery in American Fortifications

The blue-topped poles at this location indicate the position of the American fortifications in 1777.

Fortifications Map from Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

5. Fortifications Map from Marker

This map demonstrates how crucial these strategically located fortifications were at stopping the British advance on Albany.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.