Howland Center

Historical marker location:

477 Main Street, Beacon, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Tioronda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main 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.