Historical Marker

Creating a Farm

Historical marker location:
843 Stafford Road, Palmyra, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Stafford Road and Temple Road on Stafford Road.)

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.