These two boards were some kind of Roseland town signs—official or otherwise.
The town recently celebrated its 100th anniversary.
They were found in the rafters of a pole barn by a more recent resident who was doing some cleaning.
We’re not sure what they said but the tight growth rings show they’re old growth.
The RWC is going to ask the local historian to search for pictures of the boards in use.

The sets of holes show these were bolted to posts—could have been entrance or exit messages.