Historical Marker
De Witt Mill
Historical marker location:
Bloomington, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 32 and Dewitt Mill Road (County Route 28), on the right when traveling south on State Route 32.)
Marker installed: 1935
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.