Historical Marker
Hitching Posts
Historical marker location:
Albion, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (New York State Route 98) and East State Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.)
Marker installed: 2014
Historic Albion.
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.