Edna Ferber

Historical marker location:

50 Central Park West, New York, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Central Park West and West 65th Street, on the right when traveling south on Central Park West.)

1887-1968.

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.