Historical Marker
Williamsburgh
Historical marker location:
Mount Morris, New York
( Marker is on Abele Road, 0.2 miles east of Mount Morris-Geneseo Road (New York State Route 63), on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1932
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.