Millertown, nestled on the southeast shore of
Red Indian Lake, is where the Beothuk Indians
once inhabited as their winter encampment. It
was here where Demasduit (Mary March) was
captured and then later returned for burial
among her people following her death. A visit to
nearby Indian Point will take you back in time.
It is sometimes referred to as Bloody Point
because this was where Captain Buchan left his
two Marines who were beheaded while attempting
to meet and make amends with the Beothuk
following the trek up the Exploits River in
1811. Here, at Indian Point you will read and
view early recordings and maps by Shanawdithit
the last surviving Beothuk woman who died in
1829. Also, you can see Mamateeks and a typical
smoke house, similar to those used by the
Beothuk
Millertown was named for its founder Lewis
Miller from Creiff, Scotland, who came here in
search of pine forests to supply his proposed
sawmills in 1900. Later, the community became a
model town and a major logging centre for the
Anglo Newfoundland Development Company.
Be sure to bring a camera for there is wildlife
to see, the Iron Wheel from the steam engine
used to generate power for the mills, and the
century old community Church built by Miller for
his early Swedish and Newfoundland workers. A
brief walk to the lookout site will offer a
breathtaking view of the town and Red Indian
Lake.
Regardless, if you wish to enjoy the peaceful
tranquility of Millertown, chat with friendly
residents, take an excursion to Exploits Dam to
see the salmon elevator, wa1k the sandy beaches,
or stroll the newly opened Millertown T'Railway
to Buchans Junction, you will leave with the
fondest of memories and photos to prove it.
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