Ketewomoke Y.C.

Historical marker location:

75 New York Avenue, Halesite, New York

( Marker is on New York Avenue (New York State Route 110) 0.1 miles south of Anchorage Lane, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1993

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.