Richardson Farm

Historical marker location:

Rochester, New York

( Marker is on East Henrietta Road (New York State Route 15A) 0.2 miles south of Hollybrook Road, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1984

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.