Historical Marker
In Affectionate Memory
Historical marker location:
10 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Market 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.