Historical Marker
The Drumm House
Historical marker location:
Johnstown, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of West Green Street and West State Street (New York State Route 29), on the right when traveling west on West Green Street.)
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.