Historical Marker
Stony Creek
Historical marker location:
Stony Creek, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Harrisburg Road and Lanfear Road, on the right when traveling north on Harrisburg Road.)
The Road to a Friendly Town is Never Long. First Wilderness Corridor.
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.