White Corner

Historical marker location:

Rhinebeck, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Street/Mill Street (U.S. 9) and East Market Street (New York State Route 308), on the right when traveling south on Montgomery Street/Mill Street.)

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.