World War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Old Yates County Courthouse Grounds, Penn Yan, New York

( Memorial is on Main Street north of Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1933

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.