Fishkill Landing

Historical marker location:

Beacon, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Beekman Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on Beekman Street.)

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.