Historical Marker
May 8th, 1974
Historical marker location:
49 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, New York
( Marker can be reached from Parker Avenue (New York State Route 9G) ΒΌ mile east of Washington Street (New York State Route 9G), on the left when traveling east.)
400 Years of History.
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.