Crest of the Frontenac Axis - Alexandria Bay, NY
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jiggs11
N 44° 20.203 W 075° 55.330
18T E 426485 N 4909685
Large bronze marker explaining the origins of the Frontenac Axis geological formation nd its effects on the St Lawrence River.
Waymark Code: WMM5F7
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2014
Views: 3
The Frontenac Axis is a Canadian Shield bedrock ridge located along the southern shore of the St Lawrence River.
It separates the Adirondacks to the south with the Canadian Shield to the north, and runs from the mouth of Lake Ontario to eastern Quebec.
The marker was placed in honour of local Alexandria Bay resident George Brown, who was the main mover behind the nearby Casino Island reclamation project.
Group that erected the marker: Town of Alexandria Bay
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Scenic View Park
Alexandria Bay, NY USA
13607
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