1853-1925

Historical marker location:

Warsaw, New York

( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (New York State Route 19) and East Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.)

Ella Hawley Crossett.

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.