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Chestertown is in the heart of Adirondack Mountains, in the Town of Chester. The elevation is 843 feet. The nearest city is Glens Falls. The community was founded in 1799 by New Englanders who built mills along its creeks. The first settlement was established around 1790 and was called Chester Four Corners.
The old school in the center of the village was transformed into the community center, with public library, town hall and Sheriff's office. There are also a theater and a medical center in the town. Main Street (U.S. Route ) is lined with many stores, including Glens Falls National Bank. There are a lot of hotels in the area.
Town has two public beaches, one by Loon Lake, the other one by Friends Lake.
Peckham Materials Corp., a manufacturer of asphalt and crushed stone, operates a large quarry at the southern end of the town.
Lincoln Logs Ltd., a manufacturer of log, timber, and cedar homes, operates a large mill near the junction of Route 8 and U.S. Route 9.
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