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Abbot Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

The Abbot Institute was ahead of its time in providing advanced academic training to young ladies. From 1843 to 1851 Jacob served as the principal of…

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

About 800 soldiers marched in formation to Abbot Square. Martin's illustration and remarks begin on page 135 of the "Sketch & Scrap Book" he began…

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 2 of 2

If you are coming from Sangerville, Parkman, or Abbot it is after the green bridge; it is on the left. The address is 9 Oak Street.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

… Contributed byFarmington Historical Society The Abbot Family came to Farmington in 1836 when Jacob Abbot purchased “Few Acres”, the former Stephen…

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

… born as it served to educate the communities of Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, and Wellington.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

… lie a number of interesting features: Abbot-Downing Concord Stagecoach, ca. 1882Item Contributed byGreater Rumford Area Historical Society…

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

… the state, the new district included the towns of Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Sangerville, and Wellington.

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

… South Lagrange, Lagrange, Boyd Lake, Milo, Sebec, Abbot, and Blanchard. It was made out of steel tracks, timber ties, railroad spikes, and railroad…

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

… old Masonic Hall in Guilford was once located in Abbot, Maine. The building was known as Morse’s Hall. In 1888 the Masons voted to move to Guilford.