Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… was organized as a plantation, and in 1847 John Dodge divided unappropriated lands into lots of fifty acres each to be sold at auction or given to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… the faces and names of those they met on the street. "William S. Silsby" Ferry, Swan's Island, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Joseph O. Dodge was born on September 25, 1830, the son of William and Cynthia Pratt Dodge of Freeman."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"Located on Upper Main Street, the cheese factory operated for several years, starting in 1871. This factory had been organized by local farmers, and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The depot in Strong was located on the street that we call Norton Hill today. In winter, trains were warm and were lit with kerosene lanterns."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… erected for them next to their home on Upper Main Street, presently the home of Anthony Nichols. Here students, who wanted more than a common…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… was built in 1848 on a knoll overlooking Depot Street and Main Street. The church was dedicated in 1849."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… was better known, acquired property on Upper Main Street, directly on the railroad easement. Four generations of the Starbird family manufactured…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… owner, donated a parcel of land on Upper Main Street, which was more than adequate for a school. Project trustees were appointed November13, 1947."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… and built three houses for his sons on Main Street. Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Shipbuilding: An Important Early Industry

"… of the shipyard owners included the Holts, the Dodges, George Stevens, and the Hinckleys. The shipyard owners owned the places where the ships were…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… was first proclaimed by Ebenezer Floyd, Reuben Dodge and forty other citizens. The project waxed and waned, even disappeared for a while, until the…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Memorial Library 1880 • Moses P. Lawrence, Henry Dodge and Julius Wolff established a sardine factory in North Lubec, built on the site of former…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"Lawrence, Henry Dodge and Julius Wolff established a sardine factory in North Lubec, built on the site of a former plaster mill on the canal."