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by Spixxy on February 21st, 2004

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How did the town of Watervliet get its name?

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  • by Borameer on May 28th, 2004

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    The name derives from Dutch for "water stream" or "overflowed flats".

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    • Man you should have gotten points for your research. SO here they are....+ 6

      calicorey

      by calicorey on August 15th, 2009

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