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Legends

 

By: Justin B.

 

From this page you can learn about some of Ludlow’s oldest legends. Back when the stories originated, children all over Ludlow used to know and tell these stories. Nowadays, many people have never heard about them. In the following links, you will learn about three popular legends from their time. There is the story of Indian Leap, where many Native Americans jumped to their death. Also, there is the story of Nick and Tarzy, Ludlow’s own star-crossed lovers. Finally, you can read the story of a mother who saved her son from joining the militia.

Inside cover of 1912 Ludlow history book, where the legends were found

Inside cover of The History of Ludlow, 1774-1874,

second edition, 1912