Moore State Park
History
A portion of the land within Moore State Park was once the site of at least five 18th- and 19th-century watermills that were powered by Turkey Hill Brook, which cascades 90 feet over a 400-foot run. The first mills on the site were a gristmill and sawmill built as early as 1747. Visible remnants of the mill village include a triphammer, quarry, schoolhouse and tavern. In the early 20th century, the property became a private estate, large portions of which were subsequently included in the state park.
In 2003, park staff working with the American Chestnut Foundation created a large plantation of experimentally bred chestnut trees as part of efforts to return blight-resistant American chestnut trees to the United States.
Activities and amenities
Park recreational opportunities include canoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing and picnicking. Interpretive programs and concerts are held in season.
See also
References
- ^ "Eames Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 7, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^ "Moore State Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Miner, Bradford L. (January 25, 2011). "Planting a Comeback". Telegram & Gazette. Worcester, Mass.: Gatehouse Media. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
External links
Media related to Moore State Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Moore State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Moore State Park Trail Map Department of Conservation and Recreation