The old Tekoa Road in Montgomery used to connect Russell Road to old Westfield, coming down the mountain in the Moose Meadow Valley. This old road is now a great hiking trail covering five miles and a favorite to hikers including the Moose Meadow Bridge. Several homesteads were located here, Tom did some research to see who lived here. Maps attached show the different years. N Hutchinson at the ‘tavern’ in 1858. A Moore in 1876′ MF McGill has a few structures near the second bridge in 1894 and 1912 shows EL Barnes in the area. But in 1894, a J Coon is at that site with the large barn foundation.

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