Historical Marker
New Milford
Historical marker location:
New Milford, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 94 and Iron Mountain Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 94.)
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.