Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel

Historical marker location:

Bronx, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of 161st. St. and River Ave. on 161st. St..)

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.