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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23EO_riverside-temple-of-peace-le-temple-de-la-paix_Augusta-ME.html
The Gothic style cottage, now used for business, was built by the Reverend Sylvester Judd as a home and parsonage. In 1840, Judd became minister of Augusta's Unitarian Church, the church of local elite. In 1841, Judd married Jane Elizabeth William…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23EM_strive-to-excel-vive-l-excellence_Augusta-ME.html
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23DG_majestic-house-une-demeure-majestueuse_Augusta-ME.html
Constructed facing the Kennebec River in 1799 by Arthur Lithgow, this majestic Federal style dwelling in 1807 became home to Reuel Williams, one of Augusta's most prominent nineteenth century citizen. The 14-room house featured an octagonal shaped…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23DC_cushnoc-trading-post-le-comptoir-commercial-de-cushnoc_Sidney-ME.html
An endless quest for riches brought Europeans to the Kennebec River by 1607 and to Augusta by 1625. In 1628, the Plymouth (Massachusetts) Colony constructed Cushnoc Trading Post on the Kennebec riverbank at the head of navigation, and active trade…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23CP_cushnoc-trading-post_Sidney-ME.html
In commemoration of the first trading voyage of the Pilgrims of Plymouth to the ancient Indian village at Cushnoc on the Kennebec River, 1625, and on this site the establishment of their fur trading post with the Indians, 1628, John Howlan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23CJ_1775-quebec-expedition_Sidney-ME.html
An expedition under Colonel Benedict Arnold for the capture of Quebec marched from this place in September 1775 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ To record and honor the service of its members …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BS_gunshots-reverberate-on-the-kennebec-des-coups-de-fusil-resonnent-sur-le-fleuve-kennebec_Augusta-ME.html
The Pilgrims' trading post at Cushnoc had enjoyed a monopoly of fur trade with local Abenaki since 1628. In the spring of 1634 a vessel commanded by John Hocking of Portsmouth challenged that monopoly. Arriving at Cushnoc, Hocking was ordered by J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BR_first-kennebec-bridge-le-premier-pont-du-kennebec_Augusta-ME.html
For over 200 years, this site has anchored a span over the Kennebec River. Construction of the first bridge began in May 1797 by the Proprietors of the Kennebec Bridge, which owned and subsequently operated the bridge. Completed on November 21, 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BP_old-fort-western-le-vieux-fort-western_Augusta-ME.html
As part of the strategy to expand and strengthen Massachusetts' territorial claims along the Kennebec River, a Boston-based land company, the Kennebec Proprietors, built Fort Western in 1754. Commanded by James Howard, the Fort served as a forward…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BO_birds-and-fish-of-the-kennebec_Augusta-ME.html
[Historical information excerpt at bottom of marker] Old Fort Western and downtown Augusta sit on the site of ancient Cushnoc, the Abenaki word signifying the head of tide on the Kennebec River. Although according to the archaeological record not…
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