Massive log jam at Pishon's Ferry, Skowhegan, ca. 1870
Contributed by Skowhegan History House
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Pishon's Ferry was located where the Hinkley bridge now crosses the Kennebec River near the Skowhegan-Fairfield town line. Seen here are loggers amidst the logs in this log jam.
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- Title: Massive log jam at Pishon's Ferry, Skowhegan, ca. 1870
- Creator: C.S. Vose studio
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Local Name: Hinkley
- Town: Fairfield
- County: Somerset
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Collection: Skowhegan History House photo collection
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Skowhegan History House
66 Elm Street, PO Box 832, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-6632
http://skowhegan.com/historyhouse/
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LC Subject Headings
Loggers--Maine
Rivers--Maine
Log transportation--Maine
Kennebec River (Me.)
Lumber industry--Maine
Log driving--Maine
Logging--Maine
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