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

"Founding of the Farmington State Normal School Normal Schools (the now-obsolete term once used to describe institutions whose purpose it was to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"Railroad into the Village The railroad reached Farmington by the end of 1859, but the depot was on the West side of the river."

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 - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"Franklin County Agricultural Fair There were many categories for judging at the fair. The men showed the animals, while the women showed off their…"

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Places

"Places Nestled in the western foothills of Maine, Farmington's rich history is embodied in its unique landscape and buildings."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Education Click the icon to see a map of the early schools of Farmington. X By Nancy Porter, Researcher and Page Creator With images from…"

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 - 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 - 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 - Meeting House Park

"Meeting House Park By Jane E. Woodman—a program presented to the Farmington Historical Society, July 27, 2020 In 1802 Mr."

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 - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad E.H. Lowell, West Farmington, Maine This stencil was used to mark crates and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"The Brick Inn By Nancy Porter, Researcher and Page Creator The Brick Inn, now an apartment building."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900

"Dingley Corn Shop crew and huskers, Farmington Falls, ca. 1900 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description Women and men are…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop, Farmington Falls, ca. 1895

"Dingley Corn Shop, Farmington Falls, ca. 1895 Contributed by Farmington Historical Society Description E."