Historical Marker
Beardsley House
Historical marker location:
Westerlo, New York
( Marker is on Switzkill Road (County Route 1), on the left when traveling west.)
Marker installed: 1932
In 1777, the Battle of Saratoga took place in upstate New York and is considered a turning point in the American Revolution. It was the first major American victory and led to France recognizing the United States as a sovereign nation and entering the war as an ally.