Fryeburg in Oxford County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

John Stevens

An Early Settler in this Town

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2019

1. John Stevens Marker

Inscription. In memory of
John Stevens
an early settler in this town
who spent the winter here in
1762-3.

Erected by
his great grandson
— Henry Pierce —
of
San Francisco California
1902

Erected 1902 by Henry Pierce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 44° 1.004′ N, 70° 58.824′ W. Marker is in Fryeburg, Maine, in Oxford County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 302) and Portland Street (Maine Route 5), on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker and monument are located in the median, beside the crosswalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fryeburg ME 04037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Region.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert E. Peary Stones (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fryeburg Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Bradley Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lovewell's Fight (approx. 2 miles away); Hemlock Bridge (approx. 5.8 miles away); Brownfield: The Forest Fires of 1947 (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fryeburg.

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Stevens Monument. It is made of white Hallowell granite, resting upon a base 7-8 feet square and 10 feet thick. On this base rests four large pieces of granite, three bowls for animals and one with a faucet and cup for people. It weighs 28 tons. In 1934, the monument was moved back 20 feet from the original site because of increased traffic. (Submitted on August 23, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2019

2. John Stevens Marker

John Stevens Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 12, 2019

3. John Stevens Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.