Heermance Library

Historical marker location:

1 Ely Street, Coxsackie, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Ely Street and Reed Street, on the left when traveling north on Ely Street.)

Marker installed: 2020

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.