Cartersville

Historical marker location:

Pittsford, New York

( Marker is on East Street just south of East Jefferson Road (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling south.)

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.