Parishville

Historical marker location:

1762 Main Street, Parishville, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 72) and Catherine Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.)

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.