Islip Beach

Historical marker location:

600 South Bay Avenue, Islip, New York

( Marker is on South Bay Avenue, ½ mile south of Maple 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.