Sanford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Orrin Roberts Blacksmith Shop
Historic Site
Photographed by Conrad Ward, December 29, 2024
1. Orrin Roberts Blacksmith Shop Marker
Established in 1877 for the manufacture & care of carriages and wagons including Sanford's early fire fighting equipment
Stood behind the Sanford Town Hall
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 43° 26.272′ N, 70° 46.513′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Maine, in York County. It is on Roberts Street west of Main Street (Maine Route 109), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 Main Street, Sanford ME 04073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. 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: Sanford Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanford Maine War Memorial Flagpole (about 400 feet away); Sanford Maine War Memorial
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Photographed by Conrad Ward, December 29, 2024
2. Orrin Roberts Blacksmith Shop Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
