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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"Vose was in Thomaston as early as 1787, and acted as Knox’s agent while he was building Montpelier, so the two men had a long standing work…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Hotels in Thomaston

"Hotels in Thomaston Knox Hotel, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society In addition to numerous boarding houses throughout town…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Library

"… 04861 (207) 354-2453 TPL@thomaston.lib.me.us www.thomaston.lib.me.us The Thomaston Public Library is located in the historic Thomaston Academy…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century

"Thomaston Architecture in the 20th Century Corner of Hyler and Green Streets, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Throughout the…"

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

"The Thomaston Academy Thomaston Academy and Congregational Meeting House, Thomaston, ca. 1855Thomaston Historical Society The Congregational…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… General Henry Knox Museum Town from River, Thomaston, Maine 2002Thomaston Historical Society Thomaston, Maine is nestled on the northern bank…"

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

"Thomaston Historical Society X P.O. Box 384 Thomaston, ME 04861 (207) 354-2295 www.thomastonhistoricalsociety.com The Thomaston Historical…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"… Warren to the yard surrounding Knox’s Wharf in Thomaston, becoming one of the most prominent shipbuilders in Thomaston history."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"By the 1880s, Thomaston was deemed to be one of the wealthiest towns in the nation due to the influence of shipbuilding."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002

"Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002 SE Corner, Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine 2005Thomaston Historical Society By the 21st century, the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"… to 3600 in 1860, due to the separation of South Thomaston and Rockland in 1848, the population leveled off and remained at 3,000 over the next…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"The Thomaston Public Library is the fourth member of Thomaston's group. Located in the Thomaston Academy Building, the library was recently renovated…"

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

"Thomaston Bank, Stereo View, Thomaston, ca. 1865Thomaston Historical Society The Thomaston Bank was established in 1825 at the Lower Corner on the…"

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

"He carried on a successful trade in a store on the site of the Prison Store at the corner of Wadsworth Street."

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

"When Maine became a state as part of the Missouri Compromise in 1820, a prison was required to provide for state convicts."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Old North Church

"Old North Church Old North Church, Thomaston, ca 1871Thomaston Historical Society Through General Knox’s involvement, a Town Meeting House was…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"In the “History of Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston”, Cyrus Eaton refers to a Province sloop kept in the area for transport of settlers and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Shipbuilders - 1780s

"Several more ships were built by individuals in South Thomaston and Rockland, which were then part of Thomaston."

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

"… Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in Thomaston around 1798 and built many houses in the area."

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

"The Humphrey House Humphrey House, Thomaston, ca. 1871Thomaston Historical Society Howland Rogers was another builder brought to Thomaston by…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"He was Inspector of the State Prison in Thomaston, took an active interest in town affairs and was involved in the schools and the Theological…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1870 to 1915

"Today the library is housed in the town-owned Thomaston Academy building on Main Street and has a yearly circulation of approximately 36,000."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"It is believed by many that the name of Thomaston was selected in honor of Major General John Thomas of Massachusetts, an officer who died the…"

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

"The Watts Block Watts Block, Thomaston, 1890Thomaston Historical Society Captain Samuel Watts purchased the deteriorated building that once…"