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Battle of Johnstown foughtOct. 25, 1781. Americanforces led by Col. WillettBritish forces under Maj.Ross and Capt. Butler.BicentennialFulton Co. 1975
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Sir William Johnson built Johnson Hall in 1763 as the center of a grand estate. He was made a British baronet for his role in the French & Indian Wars, a title his son, John, inherited upon his death in 1774.By December 1775, rebel unrest led John…
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New York State purchased Johnson Hall in 1906. At that time, after almost 150 years of changing ownership, only 20 acres remained intact of the original 700+ acre property.The Johnstown Historical Society, trustee of Johnson Hall in the early year…
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A man of strong character. A colossal pioneer. One of the greatest men of his time. Sole superintendent and faithful friend of the Six Nations and their Allies. Their Warragiyaey. Founder of Johnstown. He established here the first free school in …
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This structure was built in 1772 as the Tryon County Jail. It was placed on the highest ground in the village in case of Indian attack or war. It was considered one of America's strongest buildings for defense, with massive stone walls impervious …
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Grave of Sir William JohnsonBaronet1715 - MASON - 1774His Indian nameWarraghiyagey"he who does much business"Founder ofJohnstownSt. John's Episcopal ChurchSt. Patrick's Lodge 4 F.&A.M.First Free SchoolSupt. of Indian AffairsMajor General British A…
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Fort Number Fourof the exterior defenses ofFort Washington and King's Bridgeconstructed by the American Armyunder General Washington1776———————-The Daughters of the RevolutionState of New Yorkerected this …
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New York YankeesJune 7, 1947 - August 2, 1979Yankee Captain"Our captain and leader has not left us- today, tomorrow, this year, next...our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him."Erected by The New York Yankees September 20, 1980
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"Chairman of the Board"New York Yankees 1950, 1953 - 67Led Yankees to 11 pennants and six world championships leads all Yankee pitchers in games, innings, wins, strikeouts ans shutouts. Cy Young award winner in 1961. Holds many World Series record…
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Against all oddsIn 1961 he became the only player to hit more than 60 home runs in a single season. In belated recognition of one of baseball's greatest achievements his 61 in '61 the Yankees salute him as a great player and as author of one of th…
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