Thomaston in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
General Henry Knox's Estate / La Propriété du General Henry Knox
Thomaston, Maine
— The Museum in the Street —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
1. General Henry Knox’s Estate Marker
In 1795, Major-General Henry Knox retired from public life and built a magnificent estate in Thomaston. His wife, Lucy Fluker Knox, named it Montpelier. A reconstruction of the original house, now a museum, can be seen at the intersection of Routes 1 and 131 south. General Knox died in 1806. Although he had owned much land, without his guidance the family estate fell into ruin. This photograph, taken in 1871, shows that it was beyond repair. It was razed to make room for the Knox & Lincoln Railroad. The corner of the original house’s foundation is under the gray office building across the tracks.
The last remaining structure, one of seven outbuildings of the original estate, is now the Thomaston Historical Society. Between 1872 and 1956, the building served as the town’s railroad station. Since 1972 it has been home to the Society.
Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 21.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 44°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Oval Garden and Willow Pond (a few steps from this marker); The Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Heirloom Vegetable and Fruit Garden, Barn and Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Terraces, Overlook and Allées (within shouting distance of this marker); The Revere Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Encampment Site (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. Two photographs of the original Knox mansion, courtesy of the Thomaston Historical Society, appears on the marker.
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. General Henry Knox’s Estate Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
3. General Henry Knox’s Estate Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
4. General Henry Knox’s Estate
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
5. Inside General Henry Knox’s Estate
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
6. Inside General Henry Knox’s Estate
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7. Montpelier, Home of Major-General Henry Knox, Thomaston, Maine
Drawn by C. A. Weston, From The American Historical Magazine, Vol. XVI, No. 2, August 1886.
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8. The Thomaston Historical Society Building
Formerly the Servant's House of Knox Villa. In 1886, it was the Railway Station.
From The American Historical Magazine Vol. XVI, No. 2, August 1886.
From The American Historical Magazine Vol. XVI, No. 2, August 1886.
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9. Henry Knox
From The American Historical Magazine, Vol. XVI, No. 2, August 1886.
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 402 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 30, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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