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    1. Re: [NYOTSEGO] death in Clintonville How to locate a "spot on the road"
    2. A visit to one of the following sites will usually help you find that "spot on the road." _http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form_ (http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form) _http://www.mapquest.com_ (http://www.mapquest.com/) _http://www.topozone.com_ (http://www.topozone.com/) Most people speed right through these spots on their way to somewhere else. I, for one, refuse to buy a map that does not show my favorite "spot on the road," Burlington (Green), NY. It, like many other spots, has a long history. David Shillieto in his essay, "History of Burlington Green" which was published in Town of Burlington, 'Then and Now', states, "The Green or Yankeetown soon became one of the busiest crossroads in Central New York." This was in the late 1700s. When you travel west on Route 80 from Route 28 or Route 105, slow down and show respect for the citizens of this "spot on the road." The old cemetery on the right just before you cross the intersection may contain the graves of some of your ancestors who died in the early 1800s. This cemetery is not listed on the map of Otsego County cemeteries. I have access to a list of the people interred in this cemetery and would be glad to do a "look up' for a lister. Mr.MacDougall, thank you for the help that you give to the listers. Carma Stone A Burlington Green Native transplanted in California 50 years ago. OUCH!

    11/17/2004 01:41:36