David Ellerson

Historical marker location:

145 Fort Road, Schoharie, New York

( Marker is on Fort Road, 1 mile N Main Street, on the left when traveling north.)

1749-1838.

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.