Excerpt from Old Bellvale: Historical Notes by the Late Thomas Burt, With Letter to John B. Bradner
Bellvale village, known in colonial times as Wawayanda, is situated on the lower rapids of the Long House Creek, which here enters the meadows and flows a mile and one half to Stone Bridge Station, where it enters the Wawayanda, which has its source in Clark's Lake, and then,loses its name when merged in the smaller stream. Longhouse Creek has its source in a swamp in New Jersey a short distance east from Wawayanda Lake. It has a large watershed at an elevation above tide water of about eleven hundred feet, and in its descent of six or seven mile *n through several fine storage basins and down numerous rapids and falls. For a distance of 500 feet, options were taken on some of the storage basins by the Ramapo Water Company during its active days with a View of conducting the water into the headquarters of the Ramapo River.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Bellvale, a small village nestled in the hills of Orange County, New York. The author delves into the rich history of the village, from its humble beginnings as a farming community to its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War. The book also explores the social and cultural life of Bellvale, including its churches, schools, and businesses. Through the stories of its people, the book provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural America during the 19th century. By exploring the past of one small village, the book sheds light on the broader history of the United States, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of a nation in its formative years. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330571576_0
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