The Assonet Ledge
All photos taken on October 14, 2010
"One of the most popular, easiest and fun hikes locally is the walk to Assonet Ledge. The ledge was a result of quarrying a unique type of granite called Arkose Granite, by the Fall River Granite Company during the 1800s. This granite was used in various construction projects that are still standing today: Fort Adams, Taunton State Hospital, New Bedford WaterWorks, New York State House in Albany and some of the Newport mansions."
Source and for directions: http://www.greenfutures.org/?content=f7celr2MQplNNTqF
The place has reported to have a dark history too. Great video of the legends of the Ledge can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dsPqMVQb3Q
Read More"One of the most popular, easiest and fun hikes locally is the walk to Assonet Ledge. The ledge was a result of quarrying a unique type of granite called Arkose Granite, by the Fall River Granite Company during the 1800s. This granite was used in various construction projects that are still standing today: Fort Adams, Taunton State Hospital, New Bedford WaterWorks, New York State House in Albany and some of the Newport mansions."
Source and for directions: http://www.greenfutures.org/?content=f7celr2MQplNNTqF
The place has reported to have a dark history too. Great video of the legends of the Ledge can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dsPqMVQb3Q
