Today, Libby and I took a day trip from Hallowell to South Bristol, Bristol and Pemaquid. To arrive at our destinations we were required to drive through Damariscotta. It was on the way back to Hallowell that we drove by the location that once was home to Damariscotta's fairground and trotting park. We drove from Damariscotta the back way to Damariscotta Mills, The pacer, Merrill, was owned by Fred J. Merrill who lived in Damariscotta, and when the pacer, Merrill, retired, he was placed on a property in Damariscotta Mill.s The image below was created by artist, A.W. Treat. In the background you will see a church. In 2010 when I researched Merrill and the image of Merrill, I attempted to locate the property with the church as a reference. My attempts may have found the correct location, but I doubt it. The painting/image was last known to be in the possession of Fred Merrill's descendants. I always thought it would be wonderful if the painting could be located.
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