Keywords: Jones Creek
Item 31648
Burnham and Morrill Clam Plant, Scarborough, ca. 1885
Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1885 Location: Scarborough Media: Photographic print
Item 108858
Plan of 200 acres on the Western Side of Kennebec River, Frankfort Plantation, 1758
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1758 Location: Dresden Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs
The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.
Exhibit
Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.
Site Page
Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4
"After 1873 Burnham & Morrill moved to Jones Creek at Pine Point. Clams were shipped to the factory from all over the east coast."
