Edmunds was first settled in the
1780's. It was incorporated as a town in 1828 but was deorganized in 1938.
A View from
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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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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.
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.
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.
