Schoolhouse Bell Tower

Historical marker location:

68 Kensington Drive, Hopewell Junction, New York

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Kensington Drive and Lynne Road, on the left when traveling west.)

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.