Eaton group closes on purchase of Lyman Mountain tract

By: Daymond Steer

Outlets: Conway Daily Sun

Published: October 20, 2026

Words: 321

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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EATON — The Eaton Village Preservation Society purchased 116 acres on Lyman Mountain overlooking Crystal Lake and the iconic Little White Church.

The viewshed, with serves as the backdrop to countless photos of the church and lake, had been threatened by a potential logging operation, prompting the preservation society to launch its “Save the View” campaign to acquire the land.

With the $500,000 fundraising goal reached EVPS closed on the sale on Tuesday.

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