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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"… by the State's teachers. The teachers of Franklin County passed a resolution at their convention in 1857, that said: Resolved : That the interests…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"Welcome Farmington History Online logo designed by Melanie Taylor Coombs X Farmington is a vibrant community in the western foothills of Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Culture

"Culture Click the icon to see locations of cultural sites in Farmington (past and present) X Artifact research and descriptions by Jean…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Corn Canning Industry

"Corn Canning Industry By 1913, Maine employed 7,000 people in corn factories, one-third of them women."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"John Frank Stevens By Christopher Webb, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, at University of Maine Farmington, Class of 2010…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"The Abbott School Farmington Historical Society The Abbot Family came to Farmington in 1836 when Jacob Abbot purchased “Few Acres”, the former…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"Bob Marley By Noor Hussein​. The University of Maine at Farmington, class of 2022 Robert Cochrane Marley Jr. (a.k.a."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"Carolyn Stone By Cassandra Richardson, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 2010…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"Chester Greenwood By Nancy Porter, author of "Chester . . . More than Ear Muffs" Chester Greenwood, one of Farmington’s most famous citizens, was…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits In the early 1800’s, as farms became more established, crops in Farmington expanded to include clover for cattle…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - About Us

"About Us The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP) Team for Farmington is comprised of The Farmington Public Library, The Farmington Historical…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"Jacob Abbott By: Christopher Brennick, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, University of Maine at Farmington, Class of 2010…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock

"Measuring Rock The Measuring Rock Story In 1776, at the encouragement of Thomas Wilson, Stephen Titcomb and four other residents of Topsham, Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - North Church

"North Church Center Meetinghouse, Farmington, ca. 1860Farmington Historical Society Early settlers, representing five denominations, met their…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - "Bailey's Algebra" Textbook

""Bailey's Algebra" Textbook Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Invitation, Farmington, 1903

"Invitation, Farmington, 1903 Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Printed and mailed invitation to the ceremonies…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Student Exhibits

"… Grant Building The Patten Free Library The Railroad Station Sagadahoc Block and Sagadahock House The Sagadahoc County Courthouse 94 Front Street"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Resources

"Gillet, Publisher, 1851. Sagadahoc County, Maine. J. Chace, Publisher, 1858. City of Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Roe & Colby, 1873."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture As many local men left town to fight, the government created a “Deferred Classification” designation for men…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase Compiled from article on Wikipedia Elizabeth Anne Chase was born in 1832 in Strong, Maine."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's First Grist Mill

"Farmington's First Grist Mill View across pond to Walton's MillFarmington Historical Society The first mill was located on Temple Stream at…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - 1840 U.S. Census Questions

"1840 U.S. Census Questions Below are some of the questions asked in the 1840 U.S. Census. 1. What is the number of your horses and mules? 2."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960

"Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1960 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Aerial view of Titcomb Ski Slope in…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950

"Titcomb Ski Slope, Farmington, ca. 1950 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description View of Titcomb Ski Slope including the…"