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1 The stream, after falling into a basin, enters a passage in two branebes under a natural arch 40 feet high and about 80 broad, and emerges in a single stream from under a precipleo 54 feet high, 247 feet from its entrance. Tbis bridge is described in Morse's Geography (1796) as follows :- " In the county of Montgomery is a small, rapid stream emptying into Scbroon Lake, west of Lake George: it runs under a hill. the base of wlilchi is 60 or 70 yards in diameter, forming a most curious and heanti- ful arch in the rock, as white as snew. The fury of the water and the roughness of the bottom, added to the terrifie nefse wit bin, havo bitherto prevented any person from passing through tbe chasm."-Am. Univ. Geng., 508.
2 The first settlers were Titus, Jabez, Levi, Gideon, Enos, Jona- than, Daniel, and Caleb Mead, --- Beman, Isaac Bennett, Jehn Haskins, Obadiah and Benj. Knapp, Noel Wightman, James Storback, - Steward, and D. and J. Punderson. The first birth was that of a son of Caleb Mead; and the first death, that of Martin Wightman.
3 3 M. E., Bap., Presb., and Prot. E.
" This rock, sometimes called Rogers Slide, receives its name from an incident traditionally related of the escape of Maj. Robert Rogers at this place in the winter of 1758. He was surprised at the top of the rock by a band of Indians, and most of his party were cut off; but he escaped by sliding down the rock to the frozen surfaco of the lake.
6 It is generally supposed that this name was derived from tho fact that Gen. Amherst and his suite, while passing down the lako on their way to Ticonderoga in the summer of 1759, stopped here to refresh themselves upon the Sabbath ; hut this deriva- tion of the nano is doubtful, for it is mentioned in Rogers's Jonr- nal, June 28, 1758 .- the season before.
6 On the 29th of July, 1856, the steamer John Jay. while on her way up the lake, was burned nenr Garfields. Six persons jumped overboard and were drowned; but tho rest were resened by boats from the shore.
" Among the first settlers were Abol Rising, Abner Briggs, Elijah Bailey, Samuel Cook, Ellis Denton, Samuel Patchin, John Holman, Isaac and Urial Baleom, and Uri Waiste.
8 Howard Waters, Nathan, Benj., and James Hayes, Benj. Hayes 2d, John Robhins, James Frazier, and Benj. Wright were also early settlers. Hannah Reynolds taught the first school. 9 Named from John Thurman, an early settler.
675
WARREN COUNTY.
Hudson, and is the N. w. corner town of the co. Its surface is very broken and mountainous. The Schroon Range occupies the N. and eentral parts; and a spur of the Kayaderosseras Range extends into the s. Crane Mt.,1 the highest peak of the latter, is about 3,500 feet above tide. The greater part of the town is too rough and broken for cultivation. The arable land is confined to the narrow valleys. The soil is a sandy and gravelly loam. Kaolin, serpentine iron ore, and other minerals are found. There are 3 large tanneries in town. Johnsburgh, (p. v.,) on Mill Creek, contains 20 houses; Nobles Corners, on the same stream, 25; North Creek, (p. v., ) on the Hudson, at the mouth of North Creek, 15; and The Glen, (p.o.,) on the Hudson, in the s. E. corner of the town, 7. The first settlement was made soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, by John Thurman, the proprietor of extensive tracts in this part of the State.2 The first church (Bap.) was organized in 1793. There are 4 churches in town.3
LUZERNE-was formed from Queensbury, April 10, 1792, as " Fairfield." Its name was changed April 6, 1808. A strip of territory 1 mi. wide was set off to Queensbury, March 30, 1802. It lies upon the E. bank of Hudson River, in the s. extremity of the co. Two branches of the Luzerne Mts. extend through the town, respectively occupying the N. and s. portions. They are separated by the valley which extends s. w. from the s. end of Lake George. A chain of small lakes lies along its course; and in them two streams take rise, one of which flows to Lake George and the other to the Hudson." About one-half of the surface bordering upon the river is a high, hilly region, but arable. Kettle Bottom, in the s. part, and several peaks of the ridge which extends along the E. border, are 2,000 to 2,500 fect above tide. The soil is a light, sandy loam. Luzerne (p. v.) is situated on the Hudson, above its confluence with Sacondaga River. Pop. 280. The first settlements were made about 1770, along the Hudson. Most of the early settlers occupied lands leased from Ebenezer Jessup, the patentee. There are 3 churches in town.5
QUEENSBURY-was incorporated by patent6 as a township, May 20, 1762, and recognized as a town, March 13, 1786. Luzerne was taken off in 1792, and a part of Caldwell in 1810. A strip of territory 1 mi. wide was taken from Luzerne and added to this town in 1802. It lies between Lake George and the Hudson, and is the s. E. corner town of the co. The w part is oceu- pied by the Luzerne Mts., and the extreme N. part by French Mt., a high, rocky bluff which riscs precipitously from the surface of Lake George to a height of 2,500 to 3,000 feet above tide. The central and s. parts are rolling, gradually declining toward the s. The soil is a light. sandy loam in the interior, and a deep, tough clay upon the river. The fall in the Hudson at Glens Falls is about 50 feet high, and affords valuable mill privileges. Below the fall is a sinall island, through which is a cave extending from one channel to the other. The manufacture of lumber is largely carried on.' Glens Falls,8 (p. v.,) incorp. April 12, 1839, is situated on the Hudson, in the s. part. It contains 9 churches, the Glens Falls Academy, 3 newspaper offices, 2 banks, and several manufactories.º Pop. 3,420. West Glens Falls, on the Hudson, contains 25 houses; and Queensbury, (p. v.,) in the E. part 20. French Mountain (p.o.) is a hamlet. The summit level of the Champlain Canal is fed through the Glens Falls navigable fecder with water taken from the Hudson above the falls. The settlement was commenced in 1766; but its progress was very slow until after the close of the Revolution.10 The first house of worship was ereeted by the Society of Friends, in 1786. There are now 11 churches in town.11
STONY CREEK-was formed from " Athol,"12 Nov. 3, 1852. It lies upon the w. bank of Hudson River, and is the s. w. corner town of the co. Nearly the whole town is still a wilderness. Through the center of the town extend mountain ranges, several peaks of which attain an eleva- tion of more than 2,000 feet. The valleys of E. and w. Stony Creeks are narrow ravines, forming a natural pass between the valleys of the IIudson and Sacondaga. The soil is a light, sandy loan.
1 There is a small pond near the summit of the mountain which is much frequented by cranes; and froin 'this circum- stance it derives its name. Seen from Warrensburgh, 11 mi. distant, the mountain presents a striking resemblance to the profile of the human face.
2 Aniong the early settlers were Robt. Woddell, Geo. Hodgson, Jobn Wilkinson, Reuben and Calvin Washburn, and Samuel Somerville. The first birth was that of Polly Woddell ; the first marriage, that of Calvin Washburn and Betsey Woddell; and the first death, that of Enos Grover. The first mille were erected 111 1789 or '90, by Mr. Thurinan. He opened a store and built a distillery; and in 1795 he erected a woolen factory. This Was soon after changed to a cotton factory ; and as early as 1797 he
crected calico printing works, the first, it is believed, in America. 8 Bap., M. E., Free Will Bap., and Wes. Meth.
4 Hadley and Jessup Falls, upon the Hudson, are within this
town. Soe page 589.
5 Bap., M. E., and Union.
6 Tbis patent embraced 2.300 acres.
7 An immense number of logs is annually floated down front the pine forests of the Upper Hudson to Gleus Falls and Fort Edward. At one mill upon the State dam at the former place are 12 gates and 250 saws.
8 The Indian name of this place is said to bave been Kay-au- do-ros-sa. It was called " Glenville" for some time.
9 This place contains 4 sawmills, a flouring mill, and an esta- blishment for sawing marble.
10 Among the first settlers were Abraliam Wing, Reed Ferris, Asapb and Benajah Putnam, Jeffrey Cooper, Ichabod Merritt, and Caleb Dowell. Immediately after the war, Benj. Wing, Nebe miah Seelice, Phineas Babcock, W'in. Roland, David Bennett, James Houghson, Silas Brown, and Jeremiah Briggs settled in town.
11 2 Friends, 2 R. C., Bap., M. E., Presb., Prot. E., Ch. of Mee- siah, Asso. Presb., and Univ.
12 See Thurman,
676
WARREN COUNTY.
Creek Center (p. o.) and Stony Creek, (p.o.,) both upon Stony Creek, are hamlets. The first settlement was made about 1795.1 The first preacher was Jonathan Paul, a Christian Indian. The first church (Presb.) was formed about 1800.2
THIURMANS-was formed April 10, 1792. Bolton and Chester were taken off in 1799, Johns- burgh in 1805, and a part of Caldwell in 1810. The town was divided into "Athol"' and Warrens- burgh Feb. 12, 1813; and "Athol" was divided into Thurman and Stony Creek, Nov. 13, 1852. It lies upon the w. bank of the Hudson, s. w. of the center of the co. The w. part is a high, broken upland, almost unknown except to hunters. The E. portion, along the Hudson, is a hilly plateau, with several peaks rising 1,000 feet above the valley. Among the hills are numerous small lakes. The soil is a light, sandy loam. Athol (p. o.) and Thurman, (p. o.,) both in the E. part, are hamlets. Settlement was commeneed in the latter part of the last century.4 A Bap. church was first formed; Elder Jehiel Fox was the first preacher. There are now 4 churches in town.5
WARRENSBURGH-was formed from Thurman, Feb. 12, 1813. It lies between the two branches of the Hudson, near the center of the co., and upon the ridges s. of the junction. The peninsular portion is a rolling plateau 600 to 1,000 feet above the river. The s. w. part is occupied by an immense mountain mass with several summits 2,400 to 3,000 feet above tide. Nearly two- thirds of the land in town is arable. The soil is a light, sandy loam among the hills, and upon the river it is nearly the same, mixed with some clay. Warrensburgh (p. v.) is on Schroon River, 3 mi. from its junction with the Hudson. Pop. 700. Across the Hudson, below the mouth of Schroon River, is a long bridge connecting this town with Thurman. The first settlement was made a few years after the close of the Revolution.6 A M. E. church, the first in town, was organ- ized in 1796; and the Rev. Henry Ryan was the first minister. There are 4 churches in town."
Acres of Land, Valuation, Population, Dwellings, Families, Freeholders, Schools, Live Stock, Agricultural Products, and Domestic Manufactures, of Warren County.
ACRES OF LAND.
VALUATION OF 1858.
POPULATION.
SCHOOLS.
NAMES OF TOWNS.
Improved.
21,868
113,972
6,050
120,022
625
542
216
232
196|
10
449
Caldwell.
4,891}
9.081
75,628
16,325
91,953
452
428
164
170
138
6
378
Chester
16,498
20,428
198,333
13.250
211,583
993
943
359
385
353
20
957
Hague ...
5,154}
29,655}
59,449
5,259
64,708
309
306
96
110
67
7
277
Horicon.
7,492
28,555
101,580
17,275
118,855 214,565
1,059
924
356
396
14
800
Luzerne ..
10,281}
17,187₺
91.418
9,350
- 100,768
666
620
265
265
208
13
622
Queensbury
21,288₺
16,674}
1,002,430
344,300
1,346,730
3,237
3,201
1,182
1,294
848
24
2,273
Stony Creek
3,618
45,113
55.492
1,450
56,942
491
422
178
180
123
7
359
Thurman
8,595
41,922
63,400
600
64,000
687
572
238
247
168
7
424
Warrenshurgh
10,845
20,010
172,485
13,150
185,635
987
959
334
365
238
11
722
Total
111,2028 331.341
2.143,650
432,111
2,575,761
10,184
9,485
3,614
3,979
2,8071
131
7,812
LIVE STOCK.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
BUSH. OF GRAIN.
DAIRY PRODUCTS.
NAMES OF TOWNS.
Working
Ocen and
Calves.
Comos.
Sheep.
Swine.
Winter.
Spring.
Tons of Hay.
Bushels of
Potutoes.
Bushels of
Pounds
Butter.
Pounds
Cheese.
Bolton.
277
1,000
588
2.065
454
706
19,721
2.445
12,416
6,592
48,606
11,171
1,6291
Caldwell
171
288
298
856
347
872
10.683
767
7,187 |
4,211
27,632
1,294
Chester .
450
1,121
709
2,270
694
811
31,855
2,778
25,149
5,705
43,030
4,425
1,405
Hague ..
132
565
269
501
238
6484
9,6014
1,123
8,105
6,292
27,300
1,290
151
Horicon
180
728
3661
1,094
385
638
20,787+
1,768
13,317
457ª
44,200
1,290
1,291}
Johnsburgh.
358
1,064
913
2,034
734
858} 586
20,362}
1,4924
9,355
5,150 3,473
40,600
1,800
6164
Queensbury.
960
1,039
1,303
3,154
1,452
6,173
85,9082
3,720분
35,405 20,744
102,982
30,920
1,505
Stony Creek
143
336
259
601
222
1891
10,165
998
9,437
535
21,470
658
698
Thurman
128
500
308
1,148
220
330
13,075₺
2,074
11,847
3.511
26,575
4,700
247
Warrensburgh
260
703
604
1,819
503
352
16,4834
1,961
12,935
2,102
36,895
2,440
574
Total.
3,341' 8,121
6,161 16.472'
5,703 |12,164}
270,889
22,0884 173,328 58,7724 482,786
64,634 11.4342
I The first settlers were James Ferguson, James, John, and | Richardson Moore, Benajah Wells, Amos Bowen, Abial Frost, Geo. Donald, Wm. Riley, Win. and Alex. Murray, Hugh McMiller, and Johu King. The first marriage was that of Duncan McGuen and Miss Cameron; and the first death, that of John Reynolds. 6 Bap., M. E., Prot. Meth., and Wes. Meth. and John and Jas. E. Cameron. The first birth was that of Anna Murray.
2 The census reports 4 churches; Bap., M. E., Presb., Wes. Meth. 3 Named in honor of John Thurman.
4 Among the early settlers were Thurston Kingston, Wm. Johnson, Zebadiah Burdick, Elisha Keudall, Oliver Brooks,
Real Estate.
Personal
Property.
Total.
Males.
Females.
|No. of Dwellings.
No. of Families.
Freeholders.
No. of
Children
taught.
Bolton ..
9,583ª
Johnsburgh
12,954₺
80,846
209,463
5,102
678
568
226
335
175 293
12
551
Domestic cloths, in Yards.
Luzerne.
282
777
484
930
454
32,246
2,962
28,175
63,506
5,940
2,023
6 Win. Bond, Joseph Hutchinson, Wm. Lee, Josiah Wood- ward, -- Varnum, Richardson Thurman, and Wm. Johnson were some of the first settlers. The first death was that of Wm. Johnson. 7 2 M. E., Wes. Meth., and Presb.
Apples.
Horses.
Unimproved.
Districts.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
THIS county1 was formed from Albany as " Charlotte County,"? March 12, 1772. Its name was changed April 2, 1784; Clinton co. was taken off in 1788; the E. portion was ceded to Vermont in 1790;3 a strip along its s. border was annexed from Albany Fcb. 7, 1791; and Warren co. was taken off in 1813. It lies on the E. NI TY SEAL border of the State, is centrally distant from Albany 45 miles, and contains an area of 850 sq. mi. The surface consists principally of a series of ridges extending N. E. and s. w., and the valleys between them. The remarkable depression which extends southerly from the s. extremity of Lake Champlain divides these ridges into two distinct groups,-the N. belonging to the Palmertown Mt. Range, and the s. constituting one of the connecting links between the high- lands of Southern New York and those of Western Vermont. The s. group is subdivided into three principal ranges, which are all related and of the same general character. The most southerly of these ranges is a northerly continuation of the Taghkanick Range of Rensselaer co., occupying the greater part of White Creck and the E. part of Jackson. The declivities are usually steep, and the summits broad, broken, and rocky. The second-sometimes described as a continuation of the Petersburgh Mts. of Rensselaer-constitutes the highlands of Cambridge, Jackson, Salem, and the E. part of Hebron and Granville. In Salem it spreads out like a fan between the streams. The third comprises the highlands of Easton, Greenwich, Argyle, Hartford, Granville, Hampton, and the E. part of Whitehall. It might with propriety be called Cossayuna Range, from the principal lake which it encloses. The declivities of these ranges are usually stcep, and, except where broken by ledges, are arable to their summits. They gradually rise toward the E., reaching their culmi- nating point near the E. border of the co. The highest summits are 1000 to 1200 feet above tide. These three ranges belong to one general group and are of the same gcological formation. They are composed of slate rock, ledges of which crop out along their whole extent. Many of these ledges in Granville and Hebron are quarried, and furnishi stone much valued for roofing, building, and ornamental purposes. Among the slate quarrics are found numerous veins of injected quartz, intersecting the slate strata in every direction, varying from the thickness of paper to several inches. They often present cavities and surfaces beautifully studded with transparent crystals of quartz. The edges of the slate are sometimes bent and distorted by the quartz dikes, showing the extreme heat and great force of the injected veins. The soil in this system of highlands consists chiefly of disintegrated slate, and is very fertile.
The second group of highlands, belonging to the Palmertown Mt. Range, occupy the towns of Fort Ann, Dresden, Putnam, and the E. part of Whitehall. They belong to the primary forma- tion, their rocks consisting principally of gneiss, granite, sandstone, and impure limestone. Their sides are very precipitous and broken, and their summits are wild irregular masses of naked, barren rocks. The valleys between them are narrow and rocky, often bordered by precipices many hundred feet in height. The soil is cold and unproductive, like that of all regions of a similar geological formation. A narrow valley extending s. w. from the s. extremity of South Bay divides the group into two ranges. Saddle Mt., overlooking South Bay and 1000 ft. above tide, is the highest peak in the s. range; and Black Mt., 2878 ft. above tide, is the highest peak in the N. range. Diameter Rock, on the N. shore of South Bay, is 1300 ft. above tide.4
1 The original bounds of this co. were as follows :- All that part of the State N. of the present co. of Saratoga, and of a line ex- tending from the mouth of Stony Creek 510 chains E .; thence 8. to the Batten Kil, and along that streamn to the s. line of Princetown, and thence to "Cumberland" co. Its w. line was the present w. line of Saratoga co. continned to Canada, and its E. line the w. lines of "Cumberland" and "Gloucester" cos. These limits einbraced the w. half of Vermont, N. of the Batten Kil, and the present cos. of Warren, Essex, Clinton, and a part of Franklin.
2 Named from Princess Charlotte, eldest daughter of Geo. III. " The act of cession, by commissioners appointed for the pur- pose, Was dated Oct. 7, 1790, and the line was finally settled by commissioners from both States in 1812. The N. Y. commis | }
sioners were Smith Thompson, Simeon De Witt, and Geo. Tib. bitte. See Notes to N. Y. Session Laws, April 15, 1814.
+ The following table of elevations is mostly froin Dr. Fitch's Survey of Washington co .:-
Black Mountain, in Dresden, the highest peak. 2,878
Willards Mountain. Easton. 1,605
Bald Mt., Greenwich 912
Summit between Hudson and Champlain Valleys. 891
Mt. Defiance (Spafford's Gazetteer) 720
Pinnacle, North Granville ..
694
Batten Kil, Vt. Line (Sargeant's Canal Survey) ..
502
Summit between Lake and Hudson River. 459
Eagle Bridge R. R. level, above Troy (S. M. Johnson). 401
677
678
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Hudson River forms the s. half of the w. border of the co. A rich intervale, from half a mi. to a mi. in width, bordered by a series of clay bluffs 20 to 60 ft. high, extends along its course. Most of the other streams of the co. are tributaries of the Hudson, and among them are the Hoosick, Batten Kil, Moses and Fort Edward Creeks, and many smaller streams. Wood Creek1 is a deep, sluggish stream, flowing into Lake Champlain and draining the valley, which here extends from the lake to the Hudson. The soil along the valley is mostly a hard, stiff clay. The Metto- wee, or Pawlet, and the Poultney Rivers, from Vt., are tributaries of Wood Creek. In the co. are several other streams important as mill streams.2 Lake Champlain s. of Ticonderoga is scarcely more than a ship canal through a reedy marsh bordered by rocky cliffs. Lake George lies along the N. w. border of the co. Among the hills in the interior are several small lakes, the principal of which is Cossayuna Lake, in Argyle.3
The various branches of agriculture form the leading pursuits of the people. The principal grains raised are rye, spring wheat, oats, buckwheat, and corn. Peas, beans, flax, and potatoes are also extensively cultivated. Stock raising, dairying, and wool growing are also extensively pursued. The manufactures of the co. are principally along the Hudson and Batten Kil.
The county offices are divided among several towns. The courts are held alternately at Salem and Sandy Hill, and the clerk's office and co. poorhouse are located at Argyle." The jail is connected with the courthouse at Salem, and all prisoners sentenced for more than two months are sent to the penitentiary at Albany.
The principal public works in the co. are the Champlain Canal,5 extending in and along Wood Creek and the Hudson to Greenwich; the Saratoga & Whitehall R. R., extending through Fort Edward, Kingsbury, Fort Ann, and Whitehall, with a branch to Lake Station and another to Castleton, Vt. ; and the Rutland & Washington R. R., extending from Eagle Bridge, through White Creek, Jackson, and Salem, to the State line.
The first newspaper in this co. was established at Salem, in 1788.6
Upon the advent of the whites, few Indians were found within the limits of this co .; but Indian
VEKT.
The Washington Register was started at Salem in 1802 by John P. Reynolds, aud continued several years.
The Salem Messenger was commenced about 1819.
The Sulem Press was issued May 21, 1850, by W. B. Harkness, and is still continued.
The Whitehall Emporium was published from1822 until about 1828. The Whitehall Republican was published iu 1832 by J. K. Averill. The Whitehall Chronicle was started iu June, 1840, and is now published by B. B. Smith.
The Whitehall Democrat was founded in 1845, and is now published by Il. Dudley and J. B. Wilkins.
The Whitehall Telegraph (tri-w.) was commenced in 1847, and continued a short time.
The Whitehaller was publisbed by W. S. Soutbmaid in 1849. The American Sentinel was established in June, 1855, by Jobn E. Watkina.
The Sandy Hill Herald was started in 1824, and is now published by E. D. Baker.
The Sun was publisbed at Sandy Hill in 1826 by A. Emmons. The Free Press was issued by the same publisher in 1832.
The Independent Politician was publisbed at Sandy Hill in 1832 by C. Y. Haynes & Co.
The Temperance Advocate was published at Sandy Hill the same year by S. P. Hines.
The Anti Masonic Champion was started at Union Villago in 1830 by L. Dewey, aud publisbed by him uutil 1835, when Wells & Lansing became the proprietors.
The Banner was published at Union Village in 1836 hy Wells & Lansing.
The Union Village Courant was published in 1836 by Ormsby & Holmes,
The Union Village Democrat was started in. 1839 by John W. Lawton, and in 1841 Jobn C. Osborn became the pub- lisher. In 1842 he was succeeded by Joseph Holmes, by whom it was styled
The Democratic Champim. and continued until 1846.
The Washington Co. Sentinel was published at Union Village in 1840.
The Union Village Journal was founded in 1843 by John W. Curtis, by whom it is still published.
The Champion was started at Union Village in 1843, by Joseph Holmes.
The Eagle was started by J. L. Cramer in 1845. In 1846 it became The Union Village Eagle, and was published about 2 years by McCall & Bailey.
The Union Village Democratic Standard was published in 1849 by Win. A. McCall.
The Washington Telegraph was established in 1849, and is now published by C. M. flaven, as
The Granville Register.
The Public Ledger was started at Fort Edward in 1854 by HI. F. Blanchard, and is still continued.
The Fort Edward Institute Monthly was started iu 1856 by Win. A. Holley, and is still published.
Saudy IIill Center, green and street (W. T. Baker) 280
Glens Falls Feeder, summit level
229
Champlain Canal (Spafford). 140
Hudson River, Ft. Edward to Ft. Miller above Saratoga Dam
92
Lake Champlain (various authorities)
86 to 93
Lowest point on Hudson in Easton ..
75
Fort Edward (R. R. Survey)
143
Fort Ann
121
Comstocks Landing
114
Whitehall Junction
121
Lake Champlain
88.2
State Line
328
1 R. du Chicot. or " River of Logs," of the French.
2 At Sandy IIill a dam 8 to 10 ft. high and 1200 ft. long crosses the Hudson, the water setting back to the foot of the rapids below Glens Falls. At Fort Edward a dam 27 ft. high and 900 feet long was huilt by the State in 1821, as a feeder to the canal, but, the Glens Falls feeder superseding it, it was sold to a company in 1840 and cut down to 16 ft. The Saratoga Dam (where the Champlain Canal crosses the IIudson into Saratoga co.) is 1390 feet long. Batten Kil is crossed by 9 dams. White Creek furnisbes a large number of mill sites, once improved, hut now mostly abandoned. Black Creek has several valuable and improved mill sites. Mettowee or Pawlet River bas also several valuable mill sites.
3 The following estimates are taken from Dr. Fitch's Ag. Sur- vey of Wash. Co .:-
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