The signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783 marked the official end of the American Revolutionary War. Here Great Britian officially recognizes the independence of the United States of America. Lasting over 8 years, this war resulted in an estimated 75,000 total military deaths. In terms of per capita loss for the American population, it stands as one of the deadliest conflicts in U.S. history.
This cache is part of the 2026 New York State Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge! The stamp inside this cache is part of the game, and it is not a trade item – please do not take the stamp. There are geocaches hidden within 19 state parks and historic sites in this park region, and geocachers finding 45 or more will be eligible to receive a 2026 NYS Parks trackable geocoin. If you are interested in taking the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download at https://parks.ny.gov (search for 2026 NYS Parks Saratoga – Capital Region Passport).