Historical Marker
Congers School
Historical marker location:
Congers, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Lake Road (County Route 80) and Grant Avenue S, on the left when traveling west on Lake 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.