Liberty Pole

Historical marker location:

320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York

( Memorial is at the intersection of Tioga Street and Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Tioga Street.)

Marker installed: 1951

Tompkins County.

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.