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Historic New York

The Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes of central New York occupy deep north-south valleys
Amid gently rolling hills. From east to west these sparkling lakes are
Skaneateles, Owasco, Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka, and Canandaigua. This region
was the home of the Cayuga and Seneca Indians of the Six Nations whose
Lands were devastated by the Clnton-Sullivan Expedition of 1779. After the
Revolution the LAN was opened for settlement. Jemima Wilkinson, the
"Publik Universal Friend," in 1788 brought here followers who accepted
Her ideas of celibacy and

After. 1830, with the linking of Cayuga and Seneca Lakes with the
Erie Canal, population grew and industry flourished. In 1908, Glenn H. Curtiss
Of Hammondsport pioneered the flying of airplanes.

Fertile lands and natural resources developed important products.
Salt is manufactured from brine pumped from wells on the shores of Seneca
Lake. Good soil and gentle winds have combined to make the Finger Lakes outstanding for growing grapes from which are produced champagne and
Other fine wines.

Education Department. New York State 1961. Department of Public Works

Marker Name: The Finger Lakes Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Education Department and Department of Public Works Dedication Date: 1961 City/Town/Village Name: Himrod County: Yates Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3) Website: Not listed

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