Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Main British Encampment
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In marked contrast to the officers’ marquees were hundreds of enlisted men’s tents. The main British encampment of some 4,000 soldiers extended east of Balcarres Redoubt to beyond the crest of the rise in front of you and to your left.
Markers in the field before you correspond to the flags in the illustration and indicate the boundaries of a regimental camp. There were seven such regimental camps in this main encampment.
Erected by Saratoga National Historic Park, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.127′ N, 73° 37.178′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. Marker 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 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. Burgoyne and His Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Readying to Retreat (approx. half a mile away); Burgoyne’s Retreat (approx. half a mile away); Retreat, Pursuit, and Surrender (approx. half a mile away); Main Crown Forces Hospital (approx. half a mile away); Burial Site of General Fraser (approx. half a mile away); The Great Redoubt (approx. half a mile away); Crown Forces Artillery Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a picture of the British encampment, featuring officers’ marquees and enlisted men’s tents. Soldiers are seen drilling in the picture.
Also see . . . Saratoga National Historic Park. National Park Service website entry. (Submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2022, 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 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.