NSDAR Award presented to Taylor

The Lexington/Highland Historical Society’s History House, at the corner of Long Falls Dam Road and Back Road in Lexington Township, was the scene of a CSA award ceremony presented by the Eunice Farnsworth-Ruth Heald Cragin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. James Taylor received a “Certificate of Award for Excellence in Community Service “and a CSA pin. He also received a State of Maine pin and a “sentiment” from the 126th Maine Legislature provided by Rep. Larry Dunphy, of Embden, in recognition of his award by the DAR.

Taylor was instrumental in bringing the vision of a history house for the communities of Lexington Township and Highland Plantation to fruition. After he and his late wife Linda attended the New Portland Fair a few years ago and viewed the exhibits on display by Emmons Pinkham, president of the then Lexington Historical Association, they decided to offer a piece of their land for the site of a history house. The process of drawing up a 99-year lease agreement, clearing the 1.2 acres, getting the required permits, etc. and enlisting volunteers to assist in the building process has been directed by Taylor with the assistance of Pinkham. Most of the building has been completed by volunteers.

During the presentation, a gift of an American Flag and house pole was presented to Pinkham for the History House. Pinkham and his wife Barbara are the president and secretary of LHHS. Eventually, there will be a small barn and a carriage house and walking trails surrounding the area. Visitors will be able to follow a trail to a small cemetery across the road.

If anyone has any items to donate to LHHS for the history house, calls Dave and Linda Miller at 628-3684.