Granite Quarry

Granite Quarry. . , An 1836 evaluation of Maine's mineral resources found granite to be one of the state's most important commodities. Jonesboro was one of the hubs of granite production in eastern Maine. Fletcher Granite Company described granite from the Bodwell Quarry as Jonesboro Red. The Jonesboro Red has areas of dark pink or muted red predominant among smatterings of light cream. Smoky quartz is generously distributed throughout the stone as well giving Jonesboro Red a polished, nearly flawless appearance. Geology and easy access to water transportation allowed the town of Jonesboro to flourish during the heyday of granite quarrying. The granite industry in this area helped build and develop the town. The quarries provided jobs and some company owners built stores. The economic effects have long since diminished but remnants of its impact can still be found. The largest Jonesboro quarries were the Fish Quarry, Eastern Maine Granite Company, Booth Brothers Quarry and Bodwell Granite Company., Main Photo: The Bodwell Quarry in Jonesboro, Maine, Inset: Transporting stone to the shipping wharf. 1. Steve Andrews, 2. Cal Hatch, 3. Ed Shuman, 4. E. Whitney 5. Arthur Davis, 6. Joe Snowdeal, 7. Will Roney, 8. F.S. Whitney, 9. David Davis