Webb River in Dixfield, ca. 1920

Contributed by Dixfield Historical Society

Webb River in Dixfield, ca. 1920

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Description

This is a postcard of the dam on the Webb River in Dixfield. During 1803-04 this upper dam was used for the gristmill and the sawmill. During the early 1900s there were many log sawmills along the banks of the river. Logs were run from Webb Lake in Weld down the river to the various sawmills. The lower dam was built around 1855 closer to the mouth of the river. Though not used, remnants of the dams remain in 2013.

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About This Item

  • Title: Webb River in Dixfield, ca. 1920
  • Creation Date: circa 1920
  • Subject Date: circa 1920
  • Location: Dixfield, Oxford County, ME
  • Media: Postcard
  • Dimensions: 8.2 cm x 13.8 cm
  • Local Code: 2013-69
  • Collection: Postcard Collection #056 (DHS)
  • Object Type: Image

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Dixfield Historical Society
59 Main Street, PO Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7595

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