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Watkins Glen is a village and census-designated place in and the county seat of Schuyler County, [4] New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,829. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,829.
Watkins Glen State Park is in the village of Watkins Glen, south of Seneca Lake in Schuyler County in New York's Finger Lakes region. The park's lower part is near the village, while the upper part is open woodland. It was opened to the public in 1863 and was privately run as a tourist resort until 1906, when it was purchased by New York State.
Notable buildings include the Watkins Glen Municipal Building (1939), Watkins Glen Fire Station (1935), Watkins State Bank (1911), Hotel Kendall (1891), Haring Building (1844), former Watkins Post Office (1905), Freer Opera House (c. 1860), and the Durand Block (1897). [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. [1]
Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of New York.As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,898, [2] making it the second-least populous county in New York. The county seat is the village of Watkins Glen. [3]
The original Watkins Glen street course. The first races in Watkins Glen were organized by Cameron Argetsinger, whose family had a summer home in the area. With local Chamber of Commerce approval and SCCA sanction, the first Watkins Glen Grand Prix took place in 1948 on a 6.600-mile (10.622 km) course [3] over local public roads. [4]
The 2024 Mission 200 at The Glen was the 25th stock car race of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the 29th iteration of the event. The race was held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York, a 2.454 miles (3.949 km) permanent road course. The race was originally scheduled to be contested over 82 ...
The Schuyler County Courthouse Complex is a historic courthouse complex located on North Franklin Street between 9th and 10th Streets in Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It consists of a three-building government complex. The courthouse, built in 1855, is a two-story, rectangular brick building on a stone foundation.
Catharine Valley Trail is a state park and recreation trail located in Schuyler and Chemung counties, New York. [2] The park is located near Watkins Glen State Park and maintained by its staff, [3] as well as by volunteers. [2]