This monument is erected by the

Ancient Order of Hibernians

of Saratoga County

to the memory of

Timothy Murphy

Celebrated marksman of Colonel Morgan’s Rifle Corps whose unerring aim turned the tide of battle by the death of the British General Frazer on October 7, 1777. Thereby adding to the world’s history one of its decisive battles.

In this monument is commemorated heroic deeds of hundreds of other soldiers of Irish blood who laid down their lives on this bloody field that the United States might be triumphant.

Plot 200 feet square purchased by the A.O.H. September 20, 1913.

Committee

Rev. P.J. Donnelly, Pres.

D.J. Falvey, Vice Pres.         W.J. Burke, Treas.

Rededicated

July 4, 1976

Ancient Order of Hiberians

and

Ladies Auxiliary

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

Courtesy hmdb.org

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