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Delve into Rockhurst in United States
Rockhurst in the region of New York is a city in United States - some 362 mi or ( 583 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Rockhurst is now 08:42 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Philadelphia, Newark, Albany, Bolton Landing, and Fort Ann. While being here, make sure to check out Philadelphia . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rockhurst ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Cresthaven Lodges on Lake George in the Adirondacks: 2009 Ownership Information
Owning a Lake George vacation in the Adirondacks is easier - and more affordable - than you may think! The Lodges at Cresthaven is nestled on the shores of the Queen of American Lakes, offering lakefr ..
FORT WILLIAM HENRY OVERVIEW
An overview of the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George, New York at the southern end of the Adirondacks. ..
GRAND HOTEL.mp4
The Grand Hotel at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center features some of the most luxurious rooms in the Lake George area. ..
Will and Rachel, Sunfish
Will and Rachel out on the sunfish ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mohawk Airlines Flight 411
Mohawk Airlines Flight 411, a Fairchild FH-227B twin-engine turboprop, registered N7811M, was a scheduled domestic passenger service operated by Mohawk Airlines, between Albany and Glens Falls, New York. On November 19, 1969, it crashed into Pilot Knob Mountain, killing all 14 passengers and crew on board.
Located at 43.49 -73.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Ethan Allen boating accident
The Ethan Allen was a 40-foot, glass-enclosed tour boat operated by Shoreline Cruises on Lake George in upstate New York. On October 2, 2005, at 2:55 p.m. , with 47 passengers–all from Michigan and Ohio and mostly seniors–aboard, the Ethan Allen capsized and sank just south of Cramer Point in the Town of Lake George. Twenty passengers died and 27 survived. The accident caused government regulators to consider new laws on passenger boat capacity.
Located at 43.46 -73.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Lake George
The Battle of Lake George was fought on 8 September 1755, in the north of the Province of New York. The battle was part of a campaign by the British to expel the French from North America in the French and Indian War. On one side were 1,500 French, Canadian, and Indian troops under the command of the Baron de Dieskau and on the other side 1,500 colonial troops under William Johnson and 200 Mohawks led by a noted war chief, Hendrick Theyanoguin.
Located at 43.43 -73.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Hadlock Pond
Hadlock Pond also known as Lake Hadlock, is a small man-made reservoir formed on a tributary of Halfway Creek in the town of Fort Ann in Washington County, New York, United States. The pond is also referred to as Sunderland Pond. Constructed in 1896, the original dam was of earthen construction, or rock fill. It had a height of 29 feet, with a width of 850 feet . The dam was reconstructed in 2005, only to collapse months later, flooding and damaging nearby property.
Located at 43.41 -73.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Battle on Snowshoes
The 1758 Battle on Snowshoes occurred on March 13, 1758, during the French and Indian War. It was fought by members of British Ranger companies led by Robert Rogers against French troops and Indians allied to France. The battle took place near Lake George, now in northern New York, but then in the frontier area between the British province of New York and the French province of Canada. The battle was given its name because the British combatants were wearing snowshoes.
Located at 43.43 -73.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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