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Who was Glens Falls named after?

  • Colonel Johannes Glen

  • Glenn Miller

  • John Falls

  • Glen Stewart

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Glens Falls is named after Colonel Johannes Glen, a Dutch officer and landowner who played a significant role in the early settlement and development of the region. Glen was instrumental in securing land grants and establishing trade with Native American tribes in the area, and his contributions to the community earned him widespread respect and recognition.
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