Historical Marker
Chestnut Ridge
Historical marker location:
7142 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Chestnut Ridge Road (New York State Route 77) and Rochester Road (New York State Route 31), on the right when traveling east on Chestnut Ridge Road.)
Marker installed: 2021
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.