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Grindstone Island is one of the large Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River . The Island lies near Lake Ontario and is part of the United States Of America . In particular, the island is in the Town Of Clayton in Jefferson County, New York . HISTORY The first known settlement occurred in 1804 . The island was once considered to be part of Canada , but, since 1823 , has been recognized as part of the United States. Shortly afterwards a dispute over some harvested trees created a brief disturbance called "The Grindstone Island War" in which American militia attempted to prevent the removal of the logs. Lumber and granite quarries were important in the early economy. The island is a self sustaining environment that operates on an honor system; however, infrastructure such as electricity is provided by the town of Clayton, NY. There are no bridges onto Grindstone (save when the river freezes), or formal ferry services onto Grindstone Island. There is a community dock (the town dock) provided for visitors on Aunt Jane's Bay - some inlanders who live inland on the island park their vehicles along the road. There is a normal US postal service delivery route onto the island Monday through Saturday. GEOGRAPHY The northern part of the island is on the international border between the United States and Canada. Grindstone Island is in the west end of the St. Lawerence River. It is one of the larger Thousand Islands. Grindstone Island is 44 degrees, 17 minutes north latitude and 76 degrees, 27 minutes west longitude. COMMUNITIES AND LOCATIONS ON GRINDSTONE ISLAND
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