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Discovering Jefferson County

Discovering Jefferson County

“Discovering Jefferson County,” takes viewers back in time to when the towns and villages of Jefferson County were explored, settled, and economically established. Early colonial settlers of the North Country were drawn to the area because of its vast forests, plentiful wild game and fish, and accessible waterways. They saw it as an untouched gem. As word spread about the useful lands and waterway

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Part 4: Connections

Part 4: Connections

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The construction of the 1000 Islands Bridge, creation of St. Lawrence Seaway and more (28m 7s)

Part 3: Tourism, Tragedy, and a Pirate

Part 3: Tourism, Tragedy, and a Pirate

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Tourism in the 1000 Islands, castles, notable politicians, pirates, & more (25m 59s)

Part 2: Burning, Building, and Rebuilding

Part 2: Burning, Building, and Rebuilding

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Pine Plains, now Fort Drum, was integral in the development of the region. (27m 37s)

Part 1: The French Connection and Early Settlers

Part 1: The French Connection and Early Settlers

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Oneida, Iroquois, and Algonquin tribes spend their summers in this undeveloped area (26m 6s)

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