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The First Mayor
— The Museum in the Streets —
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By James True, May 29, 2012 | |
| | | 1. The First Mayor Marker | | |
Inscription. Ralph Cross Johnson built this house just as the War of 1812 was beginning. He and his brother, Judge Alfred Johnson, were active in all manner of Belfast's businesses and politics. Ralph Johnson was a representative in Maine's first legislature and later served as Belfast's first mayor in 1853. Alfred Johnson's granddaughter, Louise, married Belfast native Admiral William V. Pratt, who served as Chief of Naval Operations from 1930-1933. The family used the house as a summer retreat, well into the 20th century (photo c. 1900).
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The Bohan P. Field house, across the street from the Johnson house, was built in 1807 from timbers cut on the property. Bohan Field was Belfast's first lawyer and the house remained in the Field family for 170 years. The house still retains its early 19th century charm.
Erected 2004 by The Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Inc., The City of Belfast, and the Belfast Community. (Marker Number 19.)
Location. 44° 25.649′ N, 69° 0.632′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Maine, in Waldo County. Marker is on High Street just south of Primrose Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belfast ME 04915, United States of America.
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By James True, August 30, 2012 | |
| | | 2. The First Mayor Marker | | |
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stylish Lodging (within shouting distance of this marker); The Belfast Historical Society Museum (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Silver Screen (about 800 feet away); Belfast City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main and High (approx. 0.2 miles away); Post Office Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Downtown Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Circus Comes to Town (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Belfast.
More about this marker. Marker #19 (of 30) in "The Museum in the Streets". The text on the Marker is in English, followed by a French translation. |
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By James True, August 30, 2012 | |
| | | 3. The First Mayor Marker | | |
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By James True, May 29, 2012 | |
| | | 4. The Johnson House | | |
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By James True, August 30, 2012 | |
| | | 5. The Johnson House | | |
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By James True, August 30, 3012 | |
| | | 6. The Bohan P. Field House | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 15, 2012, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 15, 2012, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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