A Changing Waterfront

Historical marker location:

Buffalo, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Marine Drive and Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east on Marine Drive.)

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.