State Land

Historical marker location:

Bushnellsville, New York

( Marker is on New York State Route 42, 1.5 miles north of Crump Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1935

1885-1935.

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.