Historical Marker
Frederick Crounse
Historical marker location:
843 Route 156, Guilderland, New York
( Marker is on Altamont-Voorheesville Road (New York State Route 156) near Brandle Road, on the right when traveling south.)
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.