Historical Marker
1796 Site Of
Historical marker location:
Lake Ronkonkoma, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Lake Shore Road and Portion Road (County Route 16), on the right when traveling north on Lake Shore Road.)
Marker installed: 2021
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.