Keywords: Dixfield Commons
Item 99328
Dixfield Center School Roster, Dixfield Common, 1896-7
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: 1896 Location: Dixfield Media: ink on paper
Item 99439
Schoolhouse at Dixfield Common, ca. 1920
Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 5 of 5
"Bicentenial Memorabilia Seal, Dixfield, 2003.Dixfield Historical Society Sources: Dixfield Historical Society Archives and Artifacts Peter Stowell…"
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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5
"… a stage line that connected East Dixfield with Dixfield Common, thence to the Village. Horses pulled the stage over roads that are closed today."
