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ROUSES POINT
"The Northern Gateway"

Where Lake Champlain Greets the Rest of the World. 

Rouses Point, located along a glorious mile of the Adirondack Coast in the northeast part of New York State, Clinton County and the Town of Champlain.  Rouses Point is a friendly, lakefront village with an extraordinarily rich history. From lovely classical architecture to a charming, well-preserved downtown, it is ideally situated along the western shores of Lake Champlain. The Village provides natural gateways to Canada, Vermont and New York State with a convenient port of entry to and from Canada and an impressive bridge spanning Lake Champlain. 

The Village of Rouses Point has a total area of 2.2 square miles of which, 1.8 square miles of it is land and 0.4 square miles of it is water.  The elevation is 112 feet.

Rouses Point was founded in 1783 and named after Jacques Rouse.  Rouses Point became an incorporated village in 1877.    

Historical attractions and cultural events flourish. Camping, golfing, cycling, fishing and birding abound. You'll discover the bootlegger's "Rum Trail," a rich railroad heritage, a 19th century fort as well as old-fashioned BBQs, parades and one-of-a-kind specialty shops.  Rouses Point is a friendly and relaxed environment in which to live, work and play.

The opportunities are just waiting for you.

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