Kelsey Tavern

Historical marker location:

621 Center Street, Lewiston, New York

( Marker can be reached from Center Street (New York State Route 18F) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1970

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.