New York's Saratoga Historical Park - ATB Traditional Cache

The battle (actually two occurring eighteen days apart) took place in 1777 and resulted in the defeat of British forces under the command of British General John Burgoyne’s. Casualties were estimated at over 1,000 British troops killed or wounded compared to only 330 American losses.

With a victory to their name, American forces enjoyed a surge of support, both within the country and from foreign powers. Most notably among these was the new-found ally of France.

A war memorial known as the Boot Monument is located within the park. It honors General Benedict Arnold who served with distinction at the battle. The monument fails to name him, however, as he changed loyalties to the British several years after this battle occurred.

The state of New York preserved the area as a historic preserve in 1927 with it coming under the control of the National Park Service in 1938.

The Geocache Notification Form has been submitted to the Glacial Drumlin Trail office in Lake Mills, of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands require permission by means of a notification form. Please print out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at: http://www.wi-geocaching.com/hiding