Historical Marker
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Historical marker location:
Oyster Bay, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Cove Road and Cove Neck Road, on the right when traveling north on Cove Road.)
Marker installed: 1932
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.