World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

9 Lafayette Place, Poughkeepsie, New York

( Memorial is on Lafayette Place east of Vassar Street, on the right when traveling east.)

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.