The History of Assembly Point
Historic Visions of Assembly Point:
This is an original publication now housed at the Lake George Historical Association Museum describing the creation of Assembly Point, its bylaws and intentions. Scroll through this page to find other publications reproduced here about Assembly Point and its colorful history.
Below is a scan of the "Assembly Point Kozy Kolony Kongenial Kottagers"; press the pause button if you wish to read the content
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The last 1/2 mile of Assembly Point is "Otyokwa" . Centered within the loop road of Otyokwa is a forested wetland, deemed "Forever Wild". The name Otyokwa derives from Native American- " a place of assembly" . It is jointly owned and managed by the residents residing along its periphery. The document below tells the history of this part of Assembly Point. Please click on the icon for the story. |
Other histories about Assembly Point...
Robert Ervien, History of Assembly Point on Lake George, N.Y. www.assemblypointassociation.org/ervien/toc.htm Bob Holmes,Historic Manuscript http://www.assemblypointassociation.org/whyassemblypoint.htm |
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In 2001 Robert Adamson published this small book about Assembly Point. It is a whimsical combination of personal memoir and composited historical fact. Please open documents below if you wish to view contents. A hardcopy of this book is available for $15; please contact us for purchase: [email protected]; please open document below if you wish to view contents.
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Weinman Archaeological Findings on Assembly Point
Nothing has been found to show the presence of truly paleo Indians on Assembly Point. The Weinman family still lives here on Assembly Point Road. Tom Weinman and his brother , Paul, excavated their properties in the 1960's and found the presence of Archaic and Woodland Indians. See the document below for their archaeologic report they completed on the findings which indicated on going presence, most likely seasonal and non-permanent of Indians using this area for hunting and fishing camps.
Nothing has been found to show the presence of truly paleo Indians on Assembly Point. The Weinman family still lives here on Assembly Point Road. Tom Weinman and his brother , Paul, excavated their properties in the 1960's and found the presence of Archaic and Woodland Indians. See the document below for their archaeologic report they completed on the findings which indicated on going presence, most likely seasonal and non-permanent of Indians using this area for hunting and fishing camps.
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