Keywords: Knox tomb
Item 26647
Henry Knox monument, Thomaston, ca. 1871
Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1871 Location: Thomaston Media: Stereograph
Item 26648
Village Cemetery, Thomaston, ca. 1871
Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1871 Location: Thomaston Media: Stereograph
Exhibit
Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.
Site Page
Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral
"… the other family members that were buried in the tomb moved to the town cemetery, which happened to be located on land that Knox had donated to the…"
