Historical Marker
Bradt House
Historical marker location:
Schenectady, New York
( Marker is on Schermerhorn Road west of Rice Road, on the left when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 1937
1735.
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.