Samuel Jones, Esquire

Historical marker location:

Massapequa, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Merrick Road and Massapequa Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Merrick Road.)

Marker installed: 1988

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.