Maine Memory Network

Jonathan Keyes Log Cabin, Rumford Corner, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Rumford Media: Photographic print

Abbot-Downing Concord Stagecoach, ca. 1882

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: 1882 Location: Rumford Media: Wood

Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"Rumford (first known as New Pennacook Township) was visited by the Anasagunticook Indians for the purposes of fishing salmon at the “Great Falls.”…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"… Westerly line was that dividing Mexico from New Pennacook and the Androscoggin River. A unanimous vote was taken on July 26, 1819, on the question…"