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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"They returned to Topsham a different way this time by following the Sandy to the Kennebec River and down to Merrymeeting Bay to their homes."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"The 1790 census record lists “Sandy River, Middle Twp.” Soon it became known as Readstown, for the settlement proprietor, William Read."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"1910 Today one can still hitch ride on the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad at their museum in downtown Phillips."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"… farmers, and the farmers named the factory the Sandy River Cheese Company. The cost of purchasing the land and building the factory was $1,656.00."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… - Dyar School was located on the west side of the Sandy River on the road to Farmington. It was situated in the area across from the present Ladd…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"… 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station, Strong, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"Visitors to the museum can still ride the railroad along the Sandy River, albeit only for a limited distance."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"The Sandy River flows into Strong from the west, tracks easterly to a point south of where the village was settled, then sweeps around a large bend…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"… Damariscotta River area to this area known as the Sandy River Territory. By the end of the 18th century, townspeople asked that the area be…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… Service graduate student, has helped develop the Sandy River Land Trust and High Peaks Alliance and a new 45-mile Fly Rod Crosby Trail."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Many people fish in the local brooks, the Sandy River, and in Porter Lake. Fly fisherman, starting in the 1800s, used some of the flies that…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… and built the first bridge that crossed the Sandy River. The bridge was made of wood and lasted 11 years before being washed away."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"In the winter the building was often so cold that only a small area near the register was barely comfortable. The wind swept down the river and up…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"In April, 1871, a group of farmers organized the Sandy River Cheese Company, the first in the state."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"… from northern Vermont down the Androscoggin and Sandy River valleys to Hallowell. A Revolutionary Was soldier, Col."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 2 of 4

"… War veteran, and his attempts at protecting the Sandy River; and Polin, in his attempts at protecting the Presumpscot River, both through diplomacy…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He enlisted in the United States Army at Dead River Plantation. Daniel was assigned to the Company K in the 9th Maine Infantry on September 16, 1864."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Index

"… Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley - People, Early Settlers WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture - Agriculture Welcome…"

Phillips Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock

"After crossing the river they followed the northern bank to what we now call Farmington Falls. The exploring party continued traveling north about a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"Prominent Women Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Julia Harris May poetry collection, 1903Farmington Public Library…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Resources

"Resources Mountains of Maine, Steven Pinkham, Down East Books, 2009 Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine, Thomas Desjardin, Oxford University Press, 1995…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Porter Lake Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Class Picnic At Porter LakeStrong Historical Society Return to Student…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"Student Research Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Online Exhibits The Strong School 7th and 8th graders and Mrs."