Sampsons Pond
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Sampsons Pond is a 310 acres (1.3 km²) warm water infertile pond in Carver, Massachusetts
, in the South Carver
section of town, southwest of Dunham Pond
. The pond has an average depth of nine feet and a maximum depth of 14 feet (4.3 m). The water is clear with a transparency of 12 feet (3.7 m). Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake View St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp.
A little known fact is that Sampsons pond was once a marsh. During the early 19th century Carver was a big producer of what is called bog iron. Sampsons pond was dug out for its iron ore. Much of the iron was used in making cannon balls during the war of 1812. This accounts for the rusty color seen in the water, as well as the pieces of ore that can be found in the area.
Crane Brook Restaurant and Tea Room, an exclusive restaurant at 229 Tremont Street is the site of the former foundry.
There have been reports of a large snapping turtle in the pond, named Sampson, after the pond.
Carver, Massachusetts
Carver is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,163 at the 2000 census, with an estimated 2008 population of 11,574. It is named for John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony.- Demographics :...
, in the South Carver
South Carver, Massachusetts
South Carver is a village in the town of Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States.South Carver is the location of the main entrance to the Myles Standish State Forest and also home to the Edaville Railroad. The growing and processing of cranberries is the predominant activities in...
section of town, southwest of Dunham Pond
Dunham Pond (Carver, Massachusetts)
Dunham Pond is a pond in Carver, Massachusetts, United States. The pond is located northeast of Sampsons Pond and southwest of Federal Pond.-External links:*...
. The pond has an average depth of nine feet and a maximum depth of 14 feet (4.3 m). The water is clear with a transparency of 12 feet (3.7 m). Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake View St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp.
A little known fact is that Sampsons pond was once a marsh. During the early 19th century Carver was a big producer of what is called bog iron. Sampsons pond was dug out for its iron ore. Much of the iron was used in making cannon balls during the war of 1812. This accounts for the rusty color seen in the water, as well as the pieces of ore that can be found in the area.
Crane Brook Restaurant and Tea Room, an exclusive restaurant at 229 Tremont Street is the site of the former foundry.
There have been reports of a large snapping turtle in the pond, named Sampson, after the pond.