Historical Marker
Fort Site
Historical marker location:
Webster, New York
( Marker is on Lake Road, ΒΌ mile west of Bay Road, on the right.)
Marker installed: 1936
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.