Historical Marker
Changes Over Time
Historical marker location:
Rochester, New York
( Marker can be reached from Boxart Street, ΒΌ mile east of Calvin Road.)
Turning Point Park. Genesee Riverway.
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.