Historical Marker
The Clearwater
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.)
A River Reborn.
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.