Historical Marker
Reuben Wrights Mills
Historical marker location:
Valhalla, New York
( Marker is on Mt. Kisco Road (New York State Route 22) ½ mile north of Old Orchard Street, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1932
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.