Wiscasset in Lincoln County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Swett-Johnston-Neal House - 1805
Wiscasset, Maine
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
1. Swett-Johnston-Neal House - 1805 Marker
This house was built in 1805 by ship's mate Joseph Swett, who sold it shortly thereafter to fellow seaman Captain John Johnston. Captain Jack was captain of the Stirling, built just three miles down the Sheepscot River. The Stirling became renowned for her adventures at sea and for the skill and bravery of her master in the tumultuous and dangerous years of the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815).
We know these stories because a young man whose father was a friend of the ship's owner shipped out aboard the Stirling on his first sea voyage in 1806. He later wrote bloodcurdling tales of adventure and suspense that combined his own experiences with stories he heard from the crew on that voyage. His name was James Fenimore Cooper.
The Neal family lived in the house from 1870 until 1958. Joseph Neal took this photo on August 19, 1890 of his two daughters enjoying a juicy snack with their dog, Mr. Pugs. We know it was a cool summer day from the girls' clothes and the cushions they use to warm the steps. This picture really is worth a thousand words.
Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 8.)
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Location. 44° 0.261′ N, 69° 40.021′ W. Marker is in Wiscasset, Maine, in Lincoln County. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Summer Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wiscasset ME 04578, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is 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 marker: Bailey-Tucker House 1803 (within shouting distance of this marker); Groves-Hodge House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln County Courthouse - 1824 (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House 1767 / First Congregational Church 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons of Wicasset (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 14, 2024
2. Swett-Johnston-Neal House - 1805 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
