Ambrose Hall

Historical marker location:

1 Johnsarbor Drive West, Brighton, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Elmwood Avenue (County Route 87) and Johnsarbor Drive, on the right when traveling east on Elmwood Avenue.)

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.