The British Advance on Bemis Heights

October 7, 1777

On October 7, General Burgoyne sent 1,500 men and 10 cannon to flank the American position on Bemis Heights. The Patriots intercepted the British here in the Barber wheatfield and the battle was on again.

Marker is on Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north.

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