A Comment about The Maine Spirit Blog

Historians and horse lovers owe a great debt of gratitude to Stephen Thompson for his thorough and fascinating survey of Maine’s tie to the magnificent beast that, in both work and sport, was a principal means of tying this vast state together in the long era before the automobile. Water Village, my history of Waterville, only touches on the horse, most particularly the astonishing creature named Nelson. Thompson’s work reveals the full tale of the impact of these beloved animals in this area, and in celebration of the horse, future generations will be grateful to know a story that otherwise might have been lost in the mists of time. -- Earl Smith, Dean of College, Emeritus, Colby College

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Lost Trotting Park Links by Maine Counties


This post to The Maine Spirit will make it easier for those who would like to explore Maine's Lost Trotting Parks and Agricultural Fairs by Maine Counties. After exploring Maine Counties would you please send comments to me by e-mailing themainespirit@gmail.com.


Harness Racing in Kingfield, Maine - Image from the Bruce Nelson Postcard Collection
Franklin County

Links to the Lost Trotting Park Archives by Maine County



     Hancock County            Kennebec County

  Knox County                  Lincoln County

     Oxford County               Penobscot County

       Piscataquis County        Sagadahoc County

Somerset County          Waldo County 



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