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Historical Items

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Item 79692

Jonathan Keyes Log Cabin, Rumford Corner, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Rumford Media: Photographic print

Item 79934

Rumford Point Ferry, Rumford, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Rumford Media: Postcard

Item 104245

"The Ferry," Rumford Point, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Rumford Media: Postcard

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 151597

Rumford Falls Episcopal Church parish house, Rumford, 1904-1907

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1904–1907 Location: Rumford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Online Exhibits

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Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"Painted by one of the members of Rumford Corner's talented family of artists, it reflects an organization made up of men."

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Chinese in Maine

In 1857, when Daniel Cough left Amoy Island, China, as a stowaway on a sailing ship from Mt. Desert Island he was on his way into history as the first Chinese person to make his home in Maine. He was soon followed by a cigar maker and a tea merchant who settled in Portland and then by many more Chinese men who spread all over Maine working mostly as laundrymen.

Site Pages

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"In 1901 the Red Bridge was built near this location. Isaac Gleason was considered the pioneer of Mexico Corner."

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"Rumford Public Library, Rumford, ca. 1948Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Expanded educational opportunities were available from the Rumford…"

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"1900Greater Rumford Area Historical Society The Town of Rumford owes its settlement, financial growth, and social development to its location on the…"