Happy Anniversary to Highlands
facebook photo by Amanda Haddox
On this day in 1900 Highlands officially separated from Middletown. (Hat tip Twin Lights Historical Society)
According to historian John King, the property taxes were the issue that drove Highlands from Middletown. Highlands leaders were not happy that their neighborhood was sending $1000 to Middletown and only getting $500 in services.
But none have seen such beauteous views
As on the Highlands may be found
The ocean, bay, its wooded heights,
The beach, the shore, the wavelets’ roll
Combine to make a picture such
As moves the heart and thrills the soul
Posted: March 22nd, 2013 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Highlands, Middletown | Tags: Highlands, John King, Middletown, S. Goodenough, Twin Lights, Twin Lights Historical Society | 1 Comment »