Keywords: Infantry regiments, 20th
Item 81156
Lt. Weston H. Keene, 20th Maine Infantry, ca. 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1863 Media: Carte de visite
Item 80498
Holman Melcher, 20th Maine Infantry, ca. 1864
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1864 Media: Photo negative
Exhibit
The War was not going well for the Union and in the summer of 1862, when President Lincoln called for an additional 300,000 troops, it was not a surprise to see so many men enlist in an attempt to bring proper leadership into the Army.
Exhibit
Civil War Soldiers Impact Pittsfield
Although not everyone in town supported the war effort, more than 200 Pittsfield men served in Civil War regiments. Several reminders of their service remain in the town.
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4
"After the start of the 20th century, students had less pressure to support the family farm, and education became more important."
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4
"At the turn of the 20th century, Postmaster Nelson Walker was also the town’s undertaker. At that time, licensing and embalming were not required…"
