HISTORY WALK #15 ~ John Lane and Jere Page Homesteads and Mills ~ Friday, November 8, 2013 (UPDATED 10/31/2013)



The Jere Page homestead c.1825 near Beaver Brook

10/31/2013: Please note corrected address at the end of this post and new parking instructions.

On this History Walk we will visit and learn about the mills that were located on Beaver Brook - between Readfield Depot and East Readfield. We will share information about two brothers Simon and Robert Page who both had a very visible presence in Readfield early on. We will also be introduced to John Lane - the "other Lane" who lived near here - on the opposite end of town from James and Ephraim Lane. Were they related? That's yet to be told. John Lane built an "oil mill" on Beaver Brook. Soon after Jere Page - Robert's son - constructed a sawmill on the same brook which was still operating in the early 20th century. The dam and Mill Pond are still intact as are the John Lane and Jere Page homesteads located on either side of Beaver Brook.

Ira and Marjorie Ellis have graciously agreed to host us. Meet at the Ellis home at 10am at 581 Main Street, Readfield. They just had their driveway paved so ask that we not drive on it IF we have studded snow tires. Otherwise go into the yard. There is a parking place across the road beside the brook where you can park also. We suggest you car pool if possible. As always, bring a sandwich and drinking water. We recommend a walking stick and sturdy shoes. See you then!