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

The Forge Blacksmith Shop

Photographed by Conrad Ward, September 27, 2024

1. The Forge Blacksmith Shop Marker

Inscription.
In 1850, Albion Nevers built this workshop across the street from his farm on the corner of Waterford and Hardscrabble roads. He was a woodworker, cabinet maker, blacksmith, known for his rattail hinges, repaired wagon wheels and would hoist up oxen to shoe their feet and in 1979 the building was bequeathed to the Sweden Historical Society and it was moved to this location.

Erected by Sweden Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 44° 7.98′ N, 70° 48.439′ W. Marker is in Sweden, Maine, in Oxford County. It is on Bridgton Road (Maine Route 93), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrison ME 04040, 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 North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sweden Center Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); White Pine (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hemlock (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Minutemen of Lexington & Concord (approx. 4.2 miles away); Lovell Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.2 miles away); Walker Memorial Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sweden.

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Photographed by Conrad Ward, September 27, 2024

2. The Forge Blacksmith Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.