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Come Join Us At The Town With The Funny Name! Adriane Kinner Comm 115 10/28/2008 Adriane Kinner
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New York Adriane Kinner
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History Behind the Name – First and Only Town in U.S Dedicated to the Service of the American Military Horse – Pack Horses of Major-General John Sullivan Helped in the Campaign Against the Six Nations of Native Americans Killed In Battle Heads Used to Ward Away Settlers – Settlers Built Homes on the Spot Adriane Kinner
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History II Village known as “The Valley of Horses Heads” Until May 15 th 1837 May 15 th 1837 Incorporated as “Fairport” – People rallied for Original Revolutionary Name 1845 Became Horseheads 1885 Changed to North Elmira 1886 Returned to Horseheads Adriane Kinner
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Attractions Harris Hill – Place of First Glider Flight Adriane Kinner
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Attractions Many Parks and recreational facilities Mall and Several Shopping Centers Museums – Art, History, and Glass all nearby Tanglewood – Narture Center and Museum Adriane Kinner
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Short Drives Finger Lakes Wineries Darien Lake Watkins Glen Rochester, NY Binghamton, NY Seneca Lake Keuka Maid Adriane Kinner
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Other Facts Small Close Knit Town Scenery Breathtaking in Fall Many Great Family Activities Great Local Resturants Education Programs Phenominal For more information check out the website at: http://www.horseheads.org/index.php?n=Main.HomePage Adriane Kinner
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Adriane Kinner http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2041/hhshome.html
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