Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Canisteo River


Related Topics

In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
 Canisteo River -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It joins the Tioga from the west in southeastern Steuben County, approximately 10 mi (16 km) north of the (A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies) Pennsylvania state line and 5 mi (8 km) southwest of (Click link for more info and facts about Corning) Corning.
The name of the river comes from a (Any member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived) Native American word meaning either " (Any of several North American species of small pike) pickerel" or "head of water".
In the (Click link for more info and facts about 19th century) 19th century the river valley was the site of an early (A beam made of wood) timber industry.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/canisteo_river.htm   (292 words)

  
 List of rivers in the United States Article, ListriverstheUnitedStates Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Rivers in the United States is a list of rivers in the United States.
Boulder River -Montana (tributary of the Yellowstone River)
Boulder River -Montana (tributary of the Jefferson River)
www.anoca.org /river/new/list_of_rivers_in_the_united_states.html   (158 words)

  
 HORNELL - LoveToKnow Article on HORNELL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
, a city of Steuben county, New York, U.S.A., on the Canisteo river, 90 m.
The first settlement here was made in 1790, within the district of Erwin (then in Ontario county); after 1796 it was a part of Canisteo township, and the settlement itself was known as Upper Canisteo until 1820, when a new township was formed and named Hornellsville in honor of Judge George Hornell (d.
The village of Hornellsville was incorporated in 1852, and in 1888 was chartered as a city; and by act of the state legislature the name was changed to Hornell in 1906.
78.1911encyclopedia.org /H/HO/HORNELL.htm   (270 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Sullivan Expedition Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Sullivan Expedition, led by Major General John Sullivan, was commissioned by the Continental Congress to end the threat of the four nations of the Iroquois who had sided with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
It occurred during the summer of 1779 and only had one major battle, at Newtown along the Canisteo River in western New York, in which the Tories and Iroquois were decisively defeated.
Sullivan then methodically destroyed Iroquois homes and farms throughout what is now upstate New York, effectively neutralizing the threat against the fledgeling American nation.
www.ipedia.com /sullivan_expedition.html   (164 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Canisteo River, New York (NY) - (river) - Facts and Information
AllRefer.com - Canisteo River, New York (NY) - (river) - Facts and Information
Canisteo River, c.55 mi/89 km long, S N.Y.; rises in W central N.Y. in area NW of Hornell; flows generally S and SE, past Hornell, to Tioga R. 5 mi/8 km SW of Corning.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/C/C01661-canisteo-river.html   (141 words)

  
 Hornell
Get 4 free auto insurance quotes instantly from leading insurers.
9,877), Steuben co., SW N.Y., on the Canisteo River; settled 1790, inc. 1906.
A trade and rail center with railroad shops and related industries, Hornell also produces electric and electronic equipment and woven synthetic fabrics.
www.question.com /link/Hornell.html   (143 words)

  
 Hornell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
DirecTV Hornell - Satellite TV, Get Rid of Cable TV
HORNELL, a city of Steuben county, New York, USA, on the Canisteo river, 90 m.
Hornell is located in Steuben County 46 miles NW of Corning between Arkport and Canisteo along Highway 36 on the banks of the Canisteo River.
supersearching.com /k/hornell.html   (963 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.