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| Historic Church of the Good Shepherd |
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Nothing like alittle exercise on a winter's day along the Adirondack North Country Scenic Byways (by Teri Ellis)
Historic St. William's Church on Long Point
Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28 and County Rt. 2, near Raquette Lake in Hamilton County
St. William's on Long Point, accessible only by boat and on the National Register of Historic Places, is a nonprofit, non-denominational, retreat and cultural center on Raquette Lake.
Built in 1890 with funding provided by William West Durant, one of two unique summer chapels on Raquette Lake that are only accessible only by water. The Church of the Good Shepherd is now a a not-for-profit, non-denominational, lakeside retreat and cultural center accessible only by boat. Musical, historical, and environmental programs are held during July and August. Semi-private and dormitory lodging is available.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | remote |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 28 and County Rt. 2 |
| Months Occurring: | july and august |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | both |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.8258971 |
| Longitude: | -74.6312781 |
| URL: | Historic St. William's Church on Long Point website |