Keywords: Stuart, Gilbert 1755-1828
Item 10095
James Swan Jr., Thomaston, ca. 1810
Contributed by: The General Henry Knox Museum Date: circa 1810 Location: Thomaston Media: Oil on panel
Item 10596
Contributed by: Patten Free Library Date: circa 1806 Location: Bath; Augusta Media: Oil on Canvas
Exhibit
Maine's first governor, William King, was arguably the most influential figure in Maine's achieving statehood in 1820. Although he served just one year as the Governor of Maine, he was instrumental in establishing the new state's constitution and setting up its governmental infrastructure.
