Historical Marker

First Store

Historical marker location:
Sennett, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Weedsport-Sennett Road (County Route 12C) and Turnpike Road (County Route 10A), on the left when traveling south on Weedsport-Sennett Road.)
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.