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Historical marker location:

737 Clove Rd, Staten Island, New York

( Marker can be reached from Clove Road west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west.)

Capturing light from the sun to make electricity.

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.