Historical Marker
DEC. 19th, 1813
Historical marker location:
Cambria, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) and Baer Road, on the right when traveling east on Ridge Road.)
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.