Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriots’ Eye-View
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Patriots’ Eye-View Marker
The road and river below led to Albany. They were Burgoyne’s invasion route. Americans watched and waited here for him to come.
Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 58.801′ N, 73° 37.712′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker is 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 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. American River Fortifications (here, next to this marker); Redoubt (here, next to this marker); Thaddeus Kosciusko (a few steps from this marker); American River Defense (a few steps from this marker); Fortifying The High Ground (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Questions of Loyalty (about 700 feet away); Anchor of the American Line (about 700 feet away); North Redan (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
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Also see . . .
1. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service website entry. (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on the Saratoga Battlefield
The fortifications at this site, and the river fortifications below, closed the road to Albany to the British and prompted Cornwallis to attack the Americans at Freeman's Farm.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Markers at American River Fortifications
Two markers are found at this location at the American River Fortifications tour stop. The "Patriots’ Eye-View" is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
