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Biddeford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Welcome to Shevenell Park

 
 
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2021
1. Welcome to Shevenell Park Marker
Inscription. This park is dedicated to Israel Shevenell, (1826-1912) one of the first Franco-American immigrants to Biddeford. Shevenell walked to this town from Canada in 1845.
 
Erected by the City of Biddeford, Maine.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ImmigrationSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
 
Location. 43° 29.579′ N, 70° 27.28′ W. Marker is in Biddeford, Maine, in York County. Marker is on Main Street just west of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Main St, Biddeford ME 04005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Laconia Co. / La Compagnie Laconia (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Biddeford's La Justice / La Justice de Biddeford (about 400 feet away); Painchaud Band / La Fanfare Painchaud (about 400 feet away); The Thacher Hotel / L'Hôtel Thacher (about 400 feet away); Alfred Street / La Rue Alfred (about 400 feet away); The I.O.O.F. Block / Le Bloc I.O.O.F. (about 400 feet away); Biddeford, Maine (about 400 feet away); Journal Building in 1916 / Le Bâtiment du Journal Quododien en 1916 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Biddeford.
 
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Welcome to Shevenell Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2021
2. Welcome to Shevenell Park Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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