LEEDS — The Leeds Historical Society plans to hold the following autumn walks.
The old railroad road trestle along the Dead River in Leeds will be explored during the Indian Carry and much more walk set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Submitted photo
Indian Carry and much more will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12.
Attendees can explore the Indian Carry across the delta of the Dead River into the Androscoggin Lake. Remnants of White & Son’s sawmill and the old railroad road trestle along the Dead River will be explored. The walk is held at the home of Brenda and Ed Lake, 1497 Route 106.
Wing’s Ledge Quarry and Quaker Ridge Farm is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.
Granite from this quarry supplied the building of the Lewiston canals. This quarry is located on property of the old Quaker Ridge Farm then-owned by O.T. Wing. The farm, the post office, the Methodist church, and store all clustered nearby were the anchors to this South Leeds area in the early years.
Attendees can park and meet at the Waltman residence, 105 Ledge Drive.
Rain date and times for all the walks are on the next day at the same time.
There will be ticks and possible wet areas, so attendees should dress appropriately and bring bug spray.
For more information and directions, call Pam Bell, society board member, at 207-933-4121.
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