Photographs of Jewett’s Mills
As written on the plaque on the “Village of Jewett's Mills” Marker:
“1799-1966
This commemorative stands on land granted to Daniel Jewett in 1799. Here the village of Jewett’s Mills grew and prospered around a water-powered mill built by Daniel on the Mactaquac Stream. Over the years the mill sawed long lumber, shingles, lath, ground grist, carded wool and cleaned seed. Along with mixed farming the village had blacksmith and woodworking shops, a wagon factory, store and a post office during this period.
The construction of the Mactaquac Hydroelectric Generating Station and the subsequent rerouting of roads and flooding of the main village in 1966 resulted in the relocation of several homes and buildings and the mill which was operated by Lincoln Jewett, a direct descendant of Daniel, was dismantled.
This commemorative plaque is a tribute to all those families who lived in Jewett’s Mills and contributed to the development of this community.”
Jewetts Mills, 1945.
The "new" Mactaquac bridge, the last bridge at the mouth of the Mactaquac before the dam.
Mactaquac Bridge at flood time with the Currie House in the background.
The dam at Jewetts Mills, 1940.
Covered bridge over the Mactaquac stream at Jewetts Mills built in 1907. Saw Mill at right of picture.
Logs at Mactaquac Stream with covered bridge and Mactaquac Baptist Church in the background.
To learn more.
"The Vanished Village - Jewett's Mills, N.B. 1804 - 1967"
written by Evelyn Gordon and Harry Grant and available at our Giftshop. Spiral bound $15.00