Cortlandt House

Historical marker location:

Bronx, New York

( Marker can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north.)

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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.