Tommies: Tiny but Tough

Historical marker location:

2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, New York

( Marker can be reached from Jungle World Road south of Bronx River Parkway, on the right when traveling south.)

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.