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 West Point, New York -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
West Point is a federal military base (and a (additional info and facts about census-designated place) census-designated place) located in the Town of Highlands in (additional info and facts about Orange County, New York) Orange County, New York.
General (United States general and traitor in the American Revolution; in 1780 his plan to surrender West Point to the British was foiled (1741-1801)) Benedict Arnold attempted to turn over the site to the enemy in 1780 for a (Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment) bribe.
West Point and the contiguous village of (additional info and facts about Highland Falls, New York) Highland Falls, New York, are on the west bank of the (A New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century) Hudson River.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/W/We/West_Point,_New_York.htm   (679 words)

  
 Historic Crown Point, New York - A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
The site was donated to the State of New York in 1910 and since that time, they have had to initiate several major stabilization efforts to keep the walls from falling down.
Troop strength at Crown Point was gradually reduced until only a tiny garrison remained to surrender the fort to American rebel troops commanded by Seth Warner in May of 1775.
Crown Point was a staging area for the British in both 1776 and 1777.
www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute7/crownpoint   (1242 words)

  
 U.S. 11 Rouses Point, New York, to New Orleans, Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In laying out the roads in New York state for the United States highway system, I had one north and south route running from New York clear through to Montreal and a road running from Boston, passing south of Buffalo and entering Pennsylvania near Lake Erie.
I found there was a disposition on the part of some of the other states to add more roads in New York and this I positively refused to do, thinking that they wanted to try to justify their great amount of roads by having New York pursue the same ridiculous policy.
The new terminus was the route's junction with U.S. 11 has continued to evolve, but its termini remain Rouses Point and U.S. 90 in east New Orleans, with a routing via Pearl River, Slidell, and the Pontchartrain Bridge.
www.fhwa.dot.gov /infrastructure/us11.htm   (2842 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: West Point, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Highlands is a town located in Orange County, New York.
The Chapel at West Point The United States Military Academy, also known simply as West Point and USMA, is a U.S. military academy and former Army fort.
View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/West-Point,-New-York   (1197 words)

  
 The Story of Fort Montgomery Rouses Point, New York by James P. Millard
So it was that on April 18, 1818, the state of New York ceded Island Point and some 400 acres to the United States government for use as a Military Reservation.
It was originally part of lands granted by the legislature of New York to refugees from Canada and Nova Scotia at the close of the Revolution.
It was here, on the rising ground west of Island Point and the Richelieu that the earliest settlers of the region built their homes.
www.historiclakes.org /explore/Montgomery.html   (1587 words)

  
 Representative Crowley: New York: College Point
College Point is a neighborhood in north central Queens (1985 pop.
As breweries, silk mills, and paint works were built the area grew rapidly m the 1880s and 1890s and attracted mostly a German population.
College Point in the mid 1990s remained predominantly residential, with condominiums along the waterfront and light industry along the main streets.
crowley.house.gov /newyork/collegepoint.htm   (333 words)

  
 New York: Facts, Map and State Symbols - EnchantedLearning.com
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 27, 1858 (he was the 26th US President, serving from 1901 to 1909).
New York's official flag was adopted in 1901.
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor; it was a gift from the government of France.
www.enchantedlearning.com /usa/states/newyork   (549 words)

  
 West Point New York Train Station
When the Cooperstown Conference of railroads was held at West Point, New York in 2001, Steve was asked to take pictures.
This painting hangs in the station and depicts cadets waiting in the snow for a New York Central train.
The West Point Class of 1947 provided funds to restore the station and place this plaque with some history about the building.
piercehaviland.com /rail/photo33.htm   (386 words)

  
 Rocky Point New York Drug Rehabilitation Programs Centers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Drug Rehabilitation is here to help educate drug addicts and families on how to find the right method of drug rehabilitation.
Rocky Point New York drug rehabilitation can come in many types of treatment methods, and there are thousands of New York drug rehabilitation centers across the United States.
When looking for New York drug rehabilitation you need to consider many factors.
www.rehabilitation-drug.net /ny/Rocky-Point.htm   (1244 words)

  
 End Point Corporation: Full Service Web Development Firm
The New York based Web site development specialists at End Point make it possible to advance your internet business in new, unique and profitable ways.
In this time of uneasy dot.com seas, it's good to know that with End Point, you will be able to work with a company with which you can place your organization's trust.
Fidelis Care of New York, a managed care company founded by the eight Bishops of the Roman Catholic Dioceses in New York State.
www.endpoint.com   (176 words)

  
 Irish Pride charters the New York state waters of Lake Ontario from Point Breeze, New York specializing in Chinook King ...
Irish Pride charters the New York state waters of Lake Ontario from Point Breeze, New York specializing in Chinook King salmon, Coho salmon, Atlantic salmon, Rainbow steelhead trout, Brown trout and Lake trout.
Irish pride charters is docked on the Oak Orchard River at Point Breeze New York.
Point Breeze features a relaxed atmosphere for those looking to unwind or a short drive will put you into the middle of plenty of daytime action for the whole family to enjoy.
www.lakeontario.org /irishpride   (284 words)

  
 U.S. Senate: Art & History Home > Paintings > West Point, New York
West Point was not an active fort at this time.
In 1802, after its crucial Revolutionary War role in preventing a British advance down the river to New York City, West Point became a military academy under the patronage of President Thomas Jefferson.
Even before the Civil War, West Point had become a tourist destination because of its fame, its proximity to New York City, and its picturesque location.
www.senate.gov /artandhistory/art/artifact/Painting_33_00018.htm   (300 words)

  
 Rockland County, New York: Stoney Point
Lying south of Bear Mountain State Park, the village of Stony Point is a serene hamlet blessed with a commanding view of the Hudson River.
In colonial days Stony Point served as the western landing for a cross-river ferry that shuttled traffic over to Verplanck's Point on the eastern shore.
The ferry was a vital link connecting New England with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the southern colonies.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=BGN033-022   (136 words)

  
 Fieldston Hill, Bronx, New York Highest Point
Fieldston Hill, a private residental community, reportedly has the largest and most expensive homes in New York City -- a point underscored the by the private security guards who shadowed me during my entire visit.
George Washington after being routed from Manhattan's highest point in 1776 by the British proved that he deserves the title of the "Father of County High Pointing" by sleeping at Fieldston's base in 1783 before triumphantly re-entering Manhattan.
Turkeys, wood ducks, deer and even an occasional coyote are said to inhabit New York City's third largest park.
www.americasroof.com /nyc-bronx.shtml   (907 words)

  
 West Point, New York Hotel - Hudson Valley Resort Lodging Accommodations – New York Hotels
Set on a hilltop overlooking the majestic Hudson River, The Thayer Hotel at West Point is a national historic landmark located in the heart of the Hudson Valley.
With beautiful vistas, 151 luxury guest rooms, 10 meetings rooms, and fine dining, The Thayer Hotel at West Point is an ideal destination for a vacation, business meeting, or elegant wedding.
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, The Thayer Hotel sits on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and is the only full-service hotel on the Hudson River from the George Washington Bridge to Albany, New York.
www.thethayerhotel.com   (133 words)

  
 Rotary Club of Rocky Point | Rocky Point | New York
Residents of Rocky Point and its surrounding communities are a part of the Town of Brookhaven.
The History of Rocky Point is an interesting link to visit.
The Rocky Point Historical Society meets monthly at the North Shore Beach Clubhouse.
www.rockypointrotary.org /links.htm   (276 words)

  
 SodusPoint.info; The official e-government site for Sodus Point, NY
The Village of Sodus Point Village Clerk's Office will be closed Friday November 11, 2005 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.
The inclusion of many commonly used legal forms in a printable format will provide an easy alternative to a visit to the Village Hall, and the bulletin board is designed to inform the public of any updates to our local laws, Board resolutions and other Village guidelines that may be useful.
We appreciate any comments or suggestions that you feel may enhance our new online presence and we hope that these new tools will allow you, the community members, to feel more informed and involved as our new generation of local government begins to evolve.
www.soduspoint.info   (541 words)

  
 Whitney Point Middle School - Whitney Point, New York / NY - school information
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www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ny/rankings/4109   (130 words)

  
 New York Rouses Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The New York Directory is one of the largest, manually approved directories and search engines in New York!
New York > Cities > R > Rouses Point
Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.
www.newyorkdirectory.org /directory/links/Cities/R/Rouses_Point/Rouses_Point.html   (39 words)

  
 Railfan.net Forums - West Point New York Central Ferryboat
Railfan.net Forums - West Point New York Central Ferryboat
The West Point was built at the Marvel Shipyard in Newburgh, NY in 1900.
It later went to Norfolk, VA and was dismantled in 1948.
forums.railfan.net /forums.cgi?board=NYCSMarine&action=display&num=1078351806   (107 words)

  
 Long Island New York Montauk Point Fly Fishing Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Below you'll find several years worth of fishing reports directly from Montauk Point on New York's Long Island.
Although I was off in Russia and England on a photo shoot for a good part of June, Spring 2004 was very good for large bass at Montauk and good sight fishing around the shallows of Gardiners and Peconic Bays.
Spectacular fishing sessions mixed with bad weather, wonderful Indian summer days with fish from dawn to sunset to days when we could not get out of the inlet because of five foot seas.
www.allmontaukflyfishing.com /fishing_report.htm   (2025 words)

  
 Crown Point New York Bed & Breakfast - Crown Point Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations Accomodations ...
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns located in Crown Point, New York, United States.
See the New York page for additional bed and breakfast accommodations.
The small town of Crown Point is nestled in the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in the northern part of New York State.
www.ibbp.com /obb/newyork/cityofcrownpoint.html   (196 words)

  
 Whitney Point, New York Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ...
Whitney Point, New York Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, crime,...
Back to New York, NY smaller cities, NY small cities, All Cities.
New: Whitney Point, NY residents, houses, and apartments details
www.city-data.com /city/Whitney-Point-New-York.html   (893 words)

  
 West Point, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Current city Street: West Point, New York <
West Point is a town located in Orange County, New York.
If you've got any questions, ideas, or improvements for this page, please email the major at webmaster@city-search.org.
www.city-search.org /we/west-point,-new-york.html   (632 words)

  
 Ye Hare 'n Hounds Inn : Ye Hare 'n Hounds Inn (Hare and Hounds)- Fine Dining on the shores of Chautauqua Lake at Bemus ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A fine dining restaurant in Bemus Point NY overlooking Chautauqua Lake.
Ye Hare 'n Hounds Inn (Hare and Hounds), located in Bemus Point, New York, was built as a replica of an English Inn.
It was opened in 1915 as a private retreat for the Emery family, and established as the Hare and Hounds restaurant in 1921.
www.harenhounds.com   (286 words)

  
 Real Estate - Sands Point - New York
Unparalleled sunset views of the New York City skyline and Long Island Sound are captured by this perfectly restored Italianate Villa situated on Sands Point's highest point.
SANDS POINT ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL Majestically positioned on 2.2 acres of beautiful 'Harriman Estates' property is a gorgeous home of palatial proportions.
Approached by a long sweeping drive the residence is superbly built and architecturally sophisticated.
www.bobvila.com /RealEstate/Zip/11050-2.html   (695 words)

  
 Kings Point, New York (11024) Forecast : Weather Underground
Kings Point, New York (11024) Forecast : Weather Underground
Historical Data and Charts — Weather at New Hyde Park
Historical Data and Charts — New Hyde Park, NY
www.wunderground.com /US/NY/Kings_Point.html   (281 words)

  
 Weekend Trips - West Point, New York
From the April 22, 2002 Issue of New York
West Point is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and in these patriotic times, why not pay a visit to this scenic military academy on the west bank of the Hudson?
West Point Visitor's Center (guided bus tours, $7; 845-938-2638); the Bird & Bottle Inn (845-424-3000); the Cromwell Manor Inn (845-534-7136); Thayer Hotel (doubles from $129; 800-247-5047 or hotelthayer.com); Manitoga/the Russel Wright Design Center (reservations required for house tours, $15; 845-424-3812).
www.newyorkmetro.com /travel/guides/52weekends/02/newyork_westpoint.htm   (229 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Village of Whitney Point is nestled at the confluence of the Tioughnioga and Otselic Rivers in northern Broome county in the state of New York.
The Village is located just off Exit 8 of Interstate 81.
State Highways 11, 26, 79 and 206 all intersect on Main St. The Village of Whitney Point is the commercial center of northern Broome County and the gateway to the Finger Lakes region of New York state.
home.stny.rr.com /whitneypoint   (74 words)

  
 Bluff Point New York Cheap Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you can't find your favorite hotel in alphabetical order, look under "The" and you should find it there.
Since 1838 Esperanza Mansion has represented the highest level of Greek Revival Architecture in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Bath, Bluff Point, Canandaigua, Cohocton, Geneva, Seneca Falls, Waterloo
www.vacationplace.com /hotels/us-ny-bluff-point.html   (129 words)

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