This is the Neilson house, located on a ridge called Bemis Heights. During the battle of Saratoga several American Generals were housed here. At the time it was a simple one-room house that was later expanded into the structure seen here. The stone marker in front reads "Saratoga. Fort Neilson." This photograph was taken at the 151st anniversary of the first battle at Saratoga, usually referred to as the Battle at Freeman's Farm. This battle, and the following battle three weeks later, is thought to be the turning point of the war. This image was created to record the historic site activities of the New York State Conservation Department.

Identifier
NYSA_14297-87_3583

Date Original
September 1928

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, New York (State). Conservation Dept. Photographic prints and negatives, [ca. 1904-1949], 14297-87_3583.

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