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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Watts Block

"… Flint’s grocery store on the southwest corner of Knox and Main Streets, and moved it to another location."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Architecture

"… Historical Society, Montpelier: the General Henry Knox Museum, and Thomaston Historical Society The Ranlett House, Thomaston, ca."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"General Henry Knox built coasters as early as 1796, according to Eaton, but no records of vessels attributed to him appear until the 110-ton schooner…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"… Historical Society With the arrival of General Knox at the beginning of the 19th century, the town was on an upward spiral of prosperity."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Deeds from Knox County Courthouse Roger Morse, Thomaston resident Margaret McCrea Photos/Illustrations"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Deeds from Knox County Courthouse Roger Morse, Thomaston resident Margaret McCrea Photos/Illustrations"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Thomaston Academy

"Among the new members was Henry Jackson Knox, now a man around 50 and thoroughly ashamed of the years wasted in dissipation."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Historical Society

"Our building, the General Henry Knox Farmhouse, opens at 7:00 p.m. on meeting days for a social hour prior to the meeting."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Deeds from Knox County Courthouse Roger Morse, Thomaston resident Margaret McCrea Photos/Illustrations"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"Deeds from Knox County Courthouse Roger Morse, Thomaston resident Margaret McCrea Photos/Illustrations"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… Society, and Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum Town from River, Thomaston, Maine 2002Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston, Maine is…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"… in Thomaston, formerly owned by General Henry Knox. This property included Limestone Hill and its nearly 100-year-old lime quarry, a wharf and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is Established - 1823

"… of the northwest corner of land conveyed by Lucy Knox to John Paine, whereon Paine’s store, so called, now stands; Said state to build and support…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"… by wagon back to the railroad depot on Knox Street for shipment to various sales outlets."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"In 1974 a large portion of Main and Knox Streets, along with several historic buildings, were placed on the National Register of Historic Places…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Industry Expands - 1850 to 1857

"… shipbuilding business at Fort Wharf on lower Knox Street. Chapman and Flint laid out a new yard on the Narrows (a narrowing of the river northwest…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"… was located at the southeastern side of lower Knox Street, currently the site of the Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Company."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"The Knox Hotel, a wood structure with a stable, and Thomaston Bank, housed in a granite building, joined several small dry goods stores."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Prince House

"The Prince House Hezekiah Prince, Jr. House, Main Street, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Mall on West Main Street

"The Mall on West Main Street South side of the Main Street Mall, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston Historical Society In 1803 road improvements…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"Ammunition Case The origins of this ammunition case are unknown. We could assume that it was taken from a soldier who fell during battle and was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"Marion Sanborn Three 10th grade students interviewed Thomaston resident Marion Sanborn, age 85, in the home of one of the students, on November…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"Woodrow Wilson Three 10th grade students interviewed Woodrow Wilson, age not known, at his home in Cushing."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Greenleaf Cilley

"Greenleaf Cilley Greenleaf Cilley was born October 27, 1829 in Thomaston. He entered the service as a midshipman in February 26, 1841."