The Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls separates the Towns of Buckland, on the left, and Shelburne.
The Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls separates the Towns of Buckland, on the left, and Shelburne. Credit: Recorder Staff/Paul Franz

1.Buckland was originally part of what two towns?

2.Who was the town’s first town clerk and was instrumental in incorporating the town?

3.How did the town get its name?

Answers: 1. Charlemont and Ashfield. 2. Samuel Taylor 3. Samuel Taylor built a deer park in which deer could easily enter, but not exit. He would shoot the bucks and let the does out.