Keywords: Libby Prison
Item 4254
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1893 Media: Wood, metal, brass
Item 72855
George Varney letter from Libby Prison, 1862
Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: 1862-06-30 Location: Leesburg Media: Paper
Exhibit
Mainers have been held prisoners in conflicts fought on Maine and American soil and in those fought overseas. In addition, enemy prisoners from several wars have been brought to Maine soil for the duration of the war.
Exhibit
Scarborough: They Answered the Call
Scarborough met every quota set by the state for supplying Civil War soldiers for Union regiments. Some of those who responded became prominent citizens of the town.
Site Page
Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby
"Libby was born on March 24, 1848, in Lincoln. His family founded Lincoln, Maine. Thomas Libby was part of the Congregational Church."
Site Page
Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong
"… September 14, 1862, nine year old Lura Vellie Libby, daughter of Isaac and Susan Libby, left on-foot from her family farm northwest of the village…"
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars
