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[tyrrellp34]

There is a race track and village in the state New York, near Buffalo close to the finger lakes, called "Watkins Glen"

Can anybody tell me, what does >>Watkins Glen:drunk: indian or english?

[Geoff E]

"Watkin" is an English family name meaning "Son of Wat". Watkins is a fairly common family name in Wales. "Glen" is derived from the Gaelic "gleann" meaning a steep sided valley.

[David McKinney]

Dr. Samuel Watkins came from New York City in 1828 and, in time, created a village. A charter was issued in 1842. When Dr. Watkins changed the name to Jefferson, village officials drew up a new charter in 1852. After Dr. Watkins died, his widow suggested the village name be changed to Watkins in recognition of his many beneficences to the area. This was done and yet another charter drawn up in 1861. Because of the presence of Watkins Glen State Park, visitors and other non-residents caused some confusion by persisting in calling the village Watkins Glen. In 1926, the U.S. Postal Service agreed to allow the village to be named Watkins Glen
from the Schuyler County website

[Eric McLoughlin]

Watkins is also a common name in the Co. Wicklow and Co. Wexford areas of Ireland. The Watkins family from this area were normally of protestant extraction (Anglican - Church of Ireland) and I'm sure some would have emigrated to the USA in the 19th century. How do I know - my great grandmother was a Watkins from Co. Wexford.

[john medley]

David ( not just a name but a generic term meaning all of TNF ! )

Is there ANYTHING you dont know ??

[David McKinney]

To pinch someone else's sign-off - plenty, but I google well

[Geoff E]

Originally posted by David McKinney
To pinch someone else's sign-off - plenty, but I google well

[tyrrellp34]

Thank you very much for your help!

[tyrrellp34]

"Glen" comes from an old Gaelic word meaning small, narrow and secluded valley. Watkins Glen began to form 12,000 years ago at the end of the most recent episode of the Ice Age. Great continental glaciers from Canada had excavated an immense trough in an ancient river valley, leaving behind 35 mile long Seneca Lake, the deepest of the Finger Lakes. Glen Creek has poured down the glacially steepened valley side ever since, slowly eroding this gorge through the weak sedimentary rocks, a process which continues at this very moment. The elevation rise from the Main Entrance to the North Entrance is 520'. There are shuttle busses that can bring you back from the top, or take you there to begin your hike for a nominal fee ($2). Dogs are not allowed.

Many thank's to the man who will never ever forget his race in 1980 at the Glen, for that information...

[Stefan Schmidt]

And what's the meaning of "Mosport"

[Keir]

"Watkins Glen" means Nirvana for us east coast racing fans!!

.....and I don't mean the ****ing band!!

[Stefan Schmidt]

Originally posted by Keir
"Watkins Glen" means Nirvana for us east coast racing fans!!

.....and I don't mean the ****ing band!!

Great! Thank you!

[xflow7]

Originally posted by Stefan Schmidt
And what's the meaning of "Mosport"

If I'm not mistaken, Mosport Park is a contraction of Motor Sport Park.

[Gary C]

correct, xflow7

[Buford]

You might be interested in the photos I posted from last fall when I got a ride around the original Watkin's Glen road course in a former winning car tyrrell34.

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