Historical Marker

1906 - 1916 Floating and Flying

Historical marker location:
8272 Main Street, Hammondsport, New York
( Marker can be reached from Main Street (New York State Route 54A) 0.2 miles north of New York State Route 54.)

The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail.

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.