Early Newspaper

Historical marker location:

3371 NY-34B, Scipioville, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 34B, 0.1 miles south of Levanna Road, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1935

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.