Farm River Estuary With a Look Into the Salt Marsh
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Backstory and Context
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The Farm River has been used for navigation by a fertilizer factory, stone quarry, paper mill, saloon, salt hay harvesters, fisherman and boating enthusiasts for centuries. During colonial times, the northern sections of this river was home to a swine farm, Beacon Hill, the peak of the wooded area directly behind you, was used as a lighthouse as well as a quarry. Barges filled with the trap rock harvested from the quarry behind navigated these waters downstream to the Long Island Sound.
Cite This Entry
Proto, John. "Farm River Estuary With a Look Into the Salt Marsh." Clio: Your Guide to History. June 18, 2020. Accessed March 15, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/105123
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https://www.friendsoffarmriver.org/estuary.html