Historical Highlights

Historical Highlights is the official newsletter of the Sand Lake Historical Society, published in summer, fall, winter and spring of each year. Below are some of the featured articles (some expanded from their original printing) on topics as varied as:

Methodist Farm The Totem Pole at Totem Lodge Memories of...Faith Mills Gas Stations in the Town of Sand Lake Historical Markers in the Town of Sand Lake The Wooden Structure [at] Burden Lake Road and Routes 43/66 in Averill Park, NY A Library for the Town of Sand Lake Sand Lake -- Mill Town? Burden Lake Toll gates Protection Against Horse Thieves The Saga of the Sampler

The Ice Harvester of Burden Lake Beaches and Parks Tell us a story... Moscow, the Civil War Horse Fox Mansion named to historical registers Zion's United Church of Christ, Taborton, 150th anniversary The Bells of Sand Lake ?Averill? (origins of the name "Averill Park") Town of Sand Lake Schools Prior to 1929 Clifford Hastings brings electricity to Sand Lake Tremont Lumber Company Calendars Averill Park Schools Video Discovery Program 1985-1991

We will continue to feature more articles from Historical Highlights in the future. Please check back!

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