John Richmond

Historical marker location:

Richmondville, New York

( Marker is on Bear Gulch Road, 0.3 miles south of High View Road, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1939

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.