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ideal for a site and soon platted out lots and roads for his new town. Barnes was not alone in this venture as his brother, David, also made the trek out in hopes to find a better place for his family. The Barnes brothers owned much land and had a hand in the development of the village, owning a
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308:different churches within its limits).
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559:Concord Hicksite Friends Meeting House
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626:Blaine Hill "S" Bridge
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