John P. Usher

Historical marker location:

New Berlin, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (New York State Route 8) and Elm Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2002

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.