Historical Marker
Long Eddy, New York
Historical marker location:
Long Eddy, New York
( Marker is on New York State Route 97 east of Kinney Road, on the right when traveling south.)
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.