Established in 1843

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1920-1925

 

1920 A sawmill on the north side of the Racquette River below the falls in South Colton was remodeled into a power house by Harry Furman. It provided that village with lights.
1922 A transmission line was built from Higley Falls to the Wayne Lumber Co. Mill on the "Plains", south of South Colton.

The first electric sawmill was put into operation by P.X. "Puffer" Blake on what formerly was a part of the Lyman lot in Colton Village.
1923 The first radio was installed.
1925 The cement highway from Colton to Tupper Lake was started.

Sunday Rock Association organized to "Save the Rock".
 

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