Rochester

Historical marker location:

Rochester, New York

( Marker can be reached from Exchange Street (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling north.)

An American Boom Town.

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.