A portion of the land within Moore State Park was once the site of at least five 18th- and 19th-century watermills that were powered by Turkey Hill Brook, which cascades 90 feet over a 400-foot run. The first mills on the site were a gristmill and sawmill built as early as 1747. Visible remnants of the mill village include a triphammer, quarry, schoolhouse and tavern. In the early 20th century, the property became a private estate, large portions of which were subsequently included in the state park.[3]
In 2003, park staff working with the American Chestnut Foundation created a large plantation of experimentally bred chestnut trees as part of efforts to return blight-resistant American chestnut trees to the United States.[4]
Activities and amenities
Park recreational opportunities include canoeing, fishing, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing and picnicking. Interpretive programs and concerts are held in season.[3]