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Saco in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
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The Murder of Mary Bean

 
 
The Murder of Mary Bean Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2021
1. The Murder of Mary Bean Marker
Inscription. [The marker has weathered significantly and is unreadable.]
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law EnforcementWomen.
 
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 29.845′ N, 70° 26.783′ W. Marker was in Saco, Maine, in York County. It was on Main Street (Maine Route 9) just south of Storer Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 206 Main Street, Saco ME 04072, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was on Southern Maine Coast. It was also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Site of The Olympia Fruit Store (here, next to this marker); Masonic Hall (about
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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rev. Jesse Lee (about 700 feet away); Charles Henry Granger 1812 - 1893 (about 800 feet away); Sarah Fairfield Hamilton, 1831-1909 (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. Laura Black Stickney, 1879-1961 (approx. Ό mile away); Jacob Cochran, 1782-1836 (approx. Ό mile away); Samuel Brannan and the Gold Rush (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saco.
 
The Murder of Mary Bean Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2021
2. The Murder of Mary Bean Marker
The Murder of Mary Bean Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Glen Prentice, June 14, 2022
3. The Murder of Mary Bean Marker
The Murder of Mary Bean Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Glen Prentice, June 14, 2022
4. The Murder of Mary Bean Marker
Unfortunately, this is all that's left of the sign.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2022, by Glen Prentice of Attleboro, Mass.
 
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the marker when it was legible. • Transcription of the marker. • Can you help?
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