New York State
    by Candice Brown
Cedarville University

Picture taken from http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/stfacts.html



















History

In 1624, the first Dutch settlement was in Fort Orange now known as Albany.
A year later a man bought land from the Indians and founded a Dutch Colony
named New Amsterdam which is now New York City.  The colony of New
York became a state on July 26, 1788.  The people of New York formed
 their own state government less than a week after the Declaration of
Independence was signed.

Links for More Information

This link provides general information about the history of New York.
Try the state quiz to see how much you really know about New York.

This link provides more detailed information about the history of New York
and contains interesting pictures.

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Places to Visit
Below are found some web pages of places to visit in both upstate New York and in New York City
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Statue of
Liberty

photo courtesy of NYS Department of State
One of the world's most recognized statues.
 She stands for life, liberty, and peace.

Find out about her history
Take a tour of the Statue of Liberty
Adirondack Mountains

photo courtesy of Greg Smith

The Adirondack Mountains offer many ways to have a great vacation.

History of the Adirondacks
Plan a vacation

 
Finger Lakes

photo courtesy of N.Shinozuka MD 

The Finger Lakes are comprised of five slim lakes.

Plan a trip to the Finger Lakes
To learn more about the Finger Lakes

 
Empire State Building

photo courtesy of Batman Studios

Built during the great depression, this building lights up New York City.

History of the Empire State Building
Building Trivia and Cool facts found here

World Trade Center

Photo by Tamara Holcomb © 2002 Trike Creative
.
A complex of buildings designed by
Minoru Yamasaki which collapsed on September
11, 2001.

History of the World Trade Center
Map of the World Trade Center
The attack on 9-11
Niagra Falls

 

A place to learn more about as well as a beautiful place to visit. 

History of Niagra Falls
Plan a vacation in Niagra Falls
 

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Interesting Facts about New York State 
 
 
Did you know???

New York was the first state
to require license plates on automobiles? 
There are more than 400 golf courses
and 55 downhill ski areas in New York State? 

Find out more trivia 


 
Empire State Facts

Counties:    62
Highest Mountain:     Mount Marcy 
5, 344 feet
State Song:    I Love New York

Find out more State Facts

New York State Symbols

State Beverage:    Milk
State Insect:    Ladybug
State Gem:    Garnet
 

Find out more State Symbols


 

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