Note 17 — PART I
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New Geneva was originally laid out by Albert Gallatin, who came to America in 1780, and four years later bought a farm at the junction of George’s Creek with the Monongahela. The name of the town was given in honor of its founder’s birthplace, and through his influence a number of Swiss emigrants settled at this place. The glass works were established by Gallatin (1795) in conjunction with two German partners, the Kramers brothers. Gallatin’s country house near New Geneva was entitled “Friendship Hill,” and thereat he entertained Lafayette on his last visit to America.—Ed.