District No. 6

Historical marker location:

Henrietta, New York

( Marker is on East Henrietta Road (New York State Route 15A) 0.1 miles south of Peakview Drive, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1993

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.