Edmunds
Edmunds
was first settled in the 1780's. It was incorporated as
a town in 1828 but was deorganized in 1938. The Federal
Government purchased a great deal of land from the town
to establish the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge; this
resulted in a large loss of tax revenue. In
the mid 1880's the town had six small one-room school houses
and many small cemeteries, the remains of which still can
be found in the area. The old Methodist Church meeting
house was built in 1841 and is located on River Road near
the now-removed lower bridge on the Dennys River.
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View from Crane Mtn Copyright Alana Preston
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Highlights
include COBSCOOK
BAY STATE PARK, known for its beautiful campsites,
beaches, picnic areas, and a nature trail. An
old fire tower is located within the park. In addition to
the boat launch in the park, just down the road from the park
is another public boat launching facility where local fishermen
moor lobster boats, scallop draggers and various other water
craft used along the shores and flats to harvest clams,
crabs, and periwinkles. The ramp is a popular place
to launch kayaks and other watercraft and to observe
seals, bald eagles and other aquatic feeding birds
and ducks.
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Eagle
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Edmunds
is also the location of one division of the MOOSEHORN
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
The Friends
of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge was started to
help the refuge and increase community recognition.
The refuge in general is known for management of the American
Woodcock, but there also are numerous walking trails and
trout streams for people to enjoy a variety of wildlife.
Visitors to the area often stay at ROBINSON'S
COTTAGES, sometimes through the third and
fourth generations.
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Tide
Mill Farm from Bells Mtn Copyright Alana Preston
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Historically,
the abundant supply of timber and the availability of water
power combined to make Edmunds the site of many lumber and
manufacturing mills. One example, TIDE
MILL ENTERPRISES, which includes a ninth-generation
working tree farm and a vacation rental, is located just
off U.S. Route 1 in Edmunds. From late spring
through early fall, many folks get their organic produce
from TIDE
MILL ORGANIC FARM.