The Southworth

Historical marker location:

49 South Main Street, Elba, New York

( Marker is on South Main Street (New York State Route 98) 0.2 miles south of West Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1998

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.