Today we visit Argyle, New York (and Washington County). The photos are: 1) The North Ridge Guest House (the reddish-brown house which is a bed/breakfast inn; the house was originally built for Lemuel Carl in 1838), 2) an Argyle sunset, and 3) the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church (the white building).Argyle, New York is a village in Washington County, in the Glens Falls metro area.
The community was named for the Scottish Duke of Argyle. Argyle comprises about 35,000 acres of land and lies close to the center of Washington county between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The patent of Argyle was granted march 13th, 1764. Some of the first settlers arrived in 1738 from Argyllshire, Scotland. The name of Argyle was given because the settlers were all from the shire of Argyle in Scotland. Up to the time of the revolution, population growth was very slow. In 1771 there were only 90 voters in the entire patent. By 1790 the total population had grown to 2341 and there were 299 homes. Argyle at this time had the largest population of any town in the county by 100 people. Argyle, like the rest of America, is a “melting pot of races” since its beginning and is not a pure Scottish community like it is often pictured. Ancestries: French (23.9%), Irish (23.9%), English (21.1%), Scottish (9.7%), Scotch-Irish (8.0%), Italian (7.6%).
Today the population hovers around 3688 according to the US census figures.
The community was named for the Scottish Duke of Argyle. Argyle comprises about 35,000 acres of land and lies close to the center of Washington county between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The patent of Argyle was granted march 13th, 1764. Some of the first settlers arrived in 1738 from Argyllshire, Scotland. The name of Argyle was given because the settlers were all from the shire of Argyle in Scotland. Up to the time of the revolution, population growth was very slow. In 1771 there were only 90 voters in the entire patent. By 1790 the total population had grown to 2341 and there were 299 homes. Argyle at this time had the largest population of any town in the county by 100 people. Argyle, like the rest of America, is a “melting pot of races” since its beginning and is not a pure Scottish community like it is often pictured. Ancestries: French (23.9%), Irish (23.9%), English (21.1%), Scottish (9.7%), Scotch-Irish (8.0%), Italian (7.6%).
Today the population hovers around 3688 according to the US census figures.
Other things about the area concern Washington County in general. Meander along country roads visiting quaint villages with intact 18th century architecture. Dine at a gourmet restaurant or a quaint country diner. Stay at a lovely B & B or a timeless country inn. There are museums and theaters, artisans and artist studios. There are country festivals and many other special events.
Washington County is steeped in history of the French & Indian War, Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, not to mention the Underground Railroad. It is a haven for history buffs.
Washington County is steeped in history of the French & Indian War, Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, not to mention the Underground Railroad. It is a haven for history buffs.
If the outdoors is your pleasure, this is the place to be. You are invited to experience boating, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, swimming and fishing at one of our lovely lakes and rivers. There are also miles of hiking and biking trails with great views. In addition, see a lock open on the Champlain Canal that connects Hudson River with Lake Champlain thus joining major eastern waterways to the Atlantic Ocean. Once used for commercial transportation, the canal is now used mainly for pleasure boating. Walking, hiking and biking trails abound throughout the county and along the Champlain and Feeder Canals. Bird watching is also a popular activity here.
Washington County is an agricultural gem. Pick your own blueberries, black berries, raspberries and strawberries when in season and there are many u-pick orchards. Purchase fresh produce at a roadside stand or a farmers’ market. Fiber Farms are everywhere. See how the fibers of an alpaca, or rabbit or sheep are woven or knitted into fabric. Very soft items are usually for sale. See how maple syrup is produced. Join the leaf peepers in the fall.
If the winter is your season, ski down Willard Mountain and snow tube. Cross Country Skiing is everywhere the snow flies. Snowmobiling is a way of life with trails groomed by the snowmobile clubs of the county.
If the winter is your season, ski down Willard Mountain and snow tube. Cross Country Skiing is everywhere the snow flies. Snowmobiling is a way of life with trails groomed by the snowmobile clubs of the county.
Today's Jumble (8/11/08):
RARIF = FRIAR; ADDIE = AIDED; YAWMID = MIDWAY; BOLIFE = FOIBLE
CIRCLED LETTERS = RRDEIWYOIB
How he described his parrot.
"(A) WORDY BIRDIE"
Today is Son and Daughter Day (not to be confused with Take Your Son/Daughter To Work Day, which is in April). It is also Presidential Joke Day (does that describe the upcoming election?)
Other things on this day in history:
2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation.
480 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - The Persians achieve a naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought near Artemisium, a promontory on the north coast of Euboea. The Greek fleet holds its own against the Persians in three days of fighting but withdraws southward when news comes of the defeat at Thermopylae.
355 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.
1786 - Captain Francis Light established the British colony of Penang in Malaysia
1804 - Francis II assumed title of first Emperor of Austria
1858 - First ascent of the Eiger.
1898 - Spanish-American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
1918 - World War I - Battle of Amiens ends
1919 - Constitution of Weimar Republic adopted
1920 - The Latvia-Bolshevist Russia peace treaty, which relinquished Russia's authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed.
1929 - Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.
1934 - Federal prison opened at Alcatraz Island.
1952 - Hussein proclaimed king of Jordan
1960 - Chad declares independence.
1965 - Race riots (the Watts riots) begin in Watts area of Los Angeles, California.
1968 - The last steam passenger train service runs in Britain. A selection of British Rail steam locomotives make the 120-mile journey from Liverpool to Carlisle and returns to Liverpool before having their fires dropped for the last time - this working was known as the Fifteen Guinea Special.
1972 - Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit depart South Vietnam.
1975 - East Timor: Governor Mário Lemos Pires of Portuguese Timor abandons the capital Dili, following a coup by the Timorese Democratic Union (UDT) and the outbreak of civil war between UDT and Fretilin.
1999 - The exceptional Salt Lake City Tornado tears through the downtown district of the city, killing one.
2003 - NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
2003 - Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand.
2003 - A heat wave in Paris resulted in temperatures rising to 112°F (44° C), leaving about 144 people dead.
2008 - World champion Abhinav Bindra wins India's first ever individual gold at the Olympic Games by winning the gold medal at the men's 10m air rifle event in Beijing.
480 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - The Persians achieve a naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought near Artemisium, a promontory on the north coast of Euboea. The Greek fleet holds its own against the Persians in three days of fighting but withdraws southward when news comes of the defeat at Thermopylae.
355 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II.
1786 - Captain Francis Light established the British colony of Penang in Malaysia
1804 - Francis II assumed title of first Emperor of Austria
1858 - First ascent of the Eiger.
1898 - Spanish-American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
1918 - World War I - Battle of Amiens ends
1919 - Constitution of Weimar Republic adopted
1920 - The Latvia-Bolshevist Russia peace treaty, which relinquished Russia's authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed.
1929 - Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio.
1934 - Federal prison opened at Alcatraz Island.
1952 - Hussein proclaimed king of Jordan
1960 - Chad declares independence.
1965 - Race riots (the Watts riots) begin in Watts area of Los Angeles, California.
1968 - The last steam passenger train service runs in Britain. A selection of British Rail steam locomotives make the 120-mile journey from Liverpool to Carlisle and returns to Liverpool before having their fires dropped for the last time - this working was known as the Fifteen Guinea Special.
1972 - Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit depart South Vietnam.
1975 - East Timor: Governor Mário Lemos Pires of Portuguese Timor abandons the capital Dili, following a coup by the Timorese Democratic Union (UDT) and the outbreak of civil war between UDT and Fretilin.
1999 - The exceptional Salt Lake City Tornado tears through the downtown district of the city, killing one.
2003 - NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history.
2003 - Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand.
2003 - A heat wave in Paris resulted in temperatures rising to 112°F (44° C), leaving about 144 people dead.
2008 - World champion Abhinav Bindra wins India's first ever individual gold at the Olympic Games by winning the gold medal at the men's 10m air rifle event in Beijing.
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