Historic Vale Cemetery / Founders & Builders

Historical marker location:

Schenectady, New York

( Marker can be reached from North Brandywine Avenue (New York State Route 146).)

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.