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Archaeological Investigation of Dr. Daniel Patterson's Lumber Mill
April 25, 2009
A Plymouth State University anthropology professor and his students will join with Longyear to piece together the story of this 19th century sawmill located on the North Groton property about 70 feet away from the front door of the house the Pattersons called home.
A paddlewheel and other tantalizing remnants of the sawmill Dr. Daniel Patterson operated in the mid-1800s at the North Groton house will be the focus of an archaeological investigation this summer.
An initial survey of the North Groton, N.H., mill site and grounds in the autumn of 2008 concluded there would be many interesting discoveries that would come to light once this historic evaluation gets underway.
Visitors this season will be able to see the beginnings of this joint venture between Longyear Museum and the archeology department of nearby Plymouth State University. David Starbuck (photo at right), an assistant professor of anthropology at Plymouth State University, joined by some of his archeology students and members of the Longyear Curatorial staff, will try to figure out how this 19th century mill operated.
Tours of the North Groton house, where Mary Baker Eddy lived with her husband Dr. Patterson from 1855 to 1860, are by appointment only. Check the website for updates.
