Thomaston in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Meeting House
Knox Museum
— Thomaston, Maine —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
1. The Meeting House Marker
Construction of The First Parish Meeting House began in 1795, and was completed in 1797, with Henry Knox’s help. Members of the parish, the Knox family was involved in church activities at the meeting house, which was located next to the site of today’s Montpelier. The Meeting House will be reconstructed to replicate the original structure and will serve as a gathering space for museum events, classes and also hold an art gallery.
One of Knox’s later donations to the parish was the Revere Bell, located today in front of Montpelier. The bell was cast by Paul Revere, and Knox gave it to the parish to use in the bell tower after the construction of the building.
A Commons area and seatwall will be located between Montpelier and the Meeting House and will serve as additional public space for gatherings.
Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places.
Location. 44° 4.876′ N, 69° 10.093′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Maine, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Maine Route 131) and Main Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Henry Knox's Estate / La Propriété du General Henry Knox (within shouting distance of this marker); The Revere Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oval Garden and Willow Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); Encampment Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Terraces, Overlook and Allées (within shouting distance of this marker); Heirloom Vegetable and Fruit Garden, Barn and Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomaston, Maine (approx. ¾ mile away); The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomaston.
More about this marker. A plan for the location of the Meeting House at Knox Estate appears on the marker, along with a photograph of the original Meeting House.
Also see . . . Henry Knox Museum. (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
2. The Meeting House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
3. The Revere Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
