What is your city/town famous for?

first named city in the state, first college in the state, state prison
 

The turning point battles of the American Revolutionary War. If you don't know, the town of Saratoga in 1777 is now the area between Stillwater and Schuylerville. Saratoga was re-named Schuylerville after the Revolutionary War hero, Gen. Philip Schuyler. Saratoga was then given to a city about 15 miles west of it - modern day Saratoga Springs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratoga
 
debodun said:
The turning point battles of the American Revolutionary War. If you don't know, the town of Saratoga in 1777 is now the area between Stillwater and Schuylerville. Saratoga was re-named Schuylerville after the Revolutionary War hero, Gen. Philip Schuyler. Saratoga was then given to a city about 15 miles west of it - modern day Saratoga Springs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratoga
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Saratogaā€™s one of my fave places šŸ˜
 

Lakes, orange groves and pastures. (Unfortunately the last two mentioned are quickly disappearing and being replaced by rapid housing developments).
Also known for sunshine and sometimes hurricanes!
 
Going to Statesboro today to meet up with a friend I havenā€™t seen since pre-COVID, check out the farmersā€™ market and catch up
 
The most famous thing here is the "Turra Coo" (Turriff Cow). In 1913 when an early form of National Insurance was introduced, a local farmer refused to pay for it and so a bailiff was sent to confiscate goods in lieu of payment. The only thing that was easily moved was a shorthorn cow so it was taken to be auctioned in the market town of Turriff . A large crowd turned out, but no one would bid and a riot broke out where the auctioneer and police were pelted with vegetables and other less pleasant things.
Eventually the cow was sold to supporters of the farmer and there was a large celebration in the town to mark it's 'homecoming'.

Today there is a full size bronze statue of the cow in the town centre, unveiled with great ceremony accompanied by pipe bands.
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fuzzybuddy said:
A famous British general "rested" here in 1740 or so. We have a gay nudist camp, and the highest point in eastern PA- Pimple Hill.
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Pimple Hill? What a great name!

I live near the highest point in my state. Not town. Not county. This highest point in the entire state.

Iron Hill.

Can you imagine living in a state so boring, the highest point is a hill?
 
The town I grew up in NE Ohio is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement, and its significant manufacturing base.
I have not been back to my roots in many, many years, but I believe the Amish are still a significant part of the landscape.
 
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