General John J. Pershing

Historical marker location:

Watervliet, New York

( Marker is on 2nd Ave. near 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2017

Born: September 13, 1860 in Laclede, MO<br>Died: July 15, 1948 in Washington, DC.

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.