Camp Site 1687

Historical marker location:

2 Denonville Ridge, Penfield, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Clark Road and Denonville Ridge, on the right when traveling south on Clark Road.)

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.