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Welcome to
RAYMONDVILLE, NY
Town of Norfolk, St. Lawrence County
RA(C)QUETTE RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT
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Located where
the north flowing Raquette River
makes a sharp, 90 degree turn to the right on it's way to the St.
Lawrence River, Raymondville was named after early Potsdam businessman
Bejamin Raymond. He had moved his family in 1816 to what was then
called Rackerton - now known as Raymondville. Many of the area brick
homes were constructed of bricks made from an abundant supply of clay
found along the river, according to "The St. Lawrence
County Almanac". Like neighboring Norfolk, a bit further upstream,
Raymondville became a bustling industrial town in the 19th century,
with mills and factories. The community is much quieter now.
Contact the
RRCP

04.20.06
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