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Gravesend
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Gravesend was one of the original six towns of Brooklyn. Founded by a woman, Lady Deborah Moody, there is much debate over the origins of the neighborhood's moniker. It either comes from the Dutch 'grafe end' meaning 'the end of the grove' or from the fact that many of the roads end at the cemetery (where Lady Moody is buried). But the most logical explanation is that it is named after the British seacoast town.
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Gravesend, located in Brooklyn between Bensonhurst and Coney Island, is one of the oldest populated areas on Long Island and in the nation itself. It contains numerous historic homes, and even its street plan is the original one first adopted after the area was first settled in 1643. Unfortunately, some folks disagree with the premise that they live in a treasured, venerable district, and treat their monuments with negligence, if not utter contempt.
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Gravesend has one of the oldest surviving markets in the country, its earliest charter dating from 1268. Town status was granted to the two parishes of Gravesend and Milton, the Charter of Incorporation being received in that year. The first Mayor of Gravesend was elected in that year, although the first Town Hall was in place by 1573: it was replaced in 1764. A new frontage was built in 1836. Although its use as a Town Hall came to an end in 1968, when the new Civic Centre was opened, it continued in use as the Magistrates' Courts. At present (2004) it is disused, and discussions are being held with a view to its future.
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The Ebbsfleet station, between Gravesend and Swanscombe in North Kent will be close to the A2 trunk road and M25. It will be served by Eurostar International trains and by domestic trains between London St Pancras, Stratford, Gravesend, the Medway Towns and East Kent. Ebbsfleet (Northfleet) will be only 15 minutes from London (St Pancras). Along the Ebbsfleet Valley, some 20,000 new job opportunities will be created.
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Today, the A226 road from Gravesend to Rochester runs beside the Thames and offers a fine view of the Hoo Peninsula. The A2 road passes two miles south of Gravesend town centre, while the A226 ... provides a link westwards to Dartford and the Dartford Crossing.
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Gravesend is located off the A2, 16 miles north west of Maidstone and 7 miles west of Rochester. An equal distance from London and Folkestone, Gravesend is a useful stop-over for journeys to the Channel Tunnel, and attractions include Royal Terrace Pier.
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