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Historical Items

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Item 79491

House of "Squire" Samuel Tarbox, Westport, ca. 1845

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: circa 1845 Location: Westport Island Media: Photographic print

Item 79598

Maud Webber's house, the "Squire Tarbox" Inn, ca. 1939

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: 1939 Location: Westport Island Media: Photographic print

Item 79727

Lincoln County Bicentennial Event, Westport Island, 1960

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: 1960 Location: Westport Island Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Princeton: Woods and Water Built This Town

Princeton benefited from its location on a river -- the St. Croix -- that was useful for transportation of people and lumber and for powering mills as well as on its proximity to forests.

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Independence and Challenges: The Life of Hannah Pierce

Hannah Pierce (1788-1873) of West Baldwin, who remained single, was the educated daughter of a moderately wealthy landowner and businessman. She stayed at the family farm throughout her life, operating the farm and her various investments -- always in close touch with her siblings.

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Shepard Cary: Lumberman, Legislator, Leader and Legend

Shepard Cary (1805-1866) was one of the leading -- and wealthiest -- residents of early Aroostook County. He was a lumberman, merchant, mill operator, and legislator.

Site Pages

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Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"Squire Morgan -- A Maine Franklin. Jonathan Morgan, a young lawyer, came from Portland around 1800 “to grow with the town.” A man of great talent and…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"Soon other hotels followed in Northeast Harbor. Squire Kimball, who owned its only store, began taking boarders at his expanded farmhouse."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Saturday Evening Dances at the Westport Town Hall
by Deborah G. Greenleaf

Fond Memories of Westport Island