Thomaston in Knox County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2011
1. The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships Marker
This flagpole was erected as a memorial to the Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships by those who take pride in their accomplishmentsErected 1950 by Thomaston Ships.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1891.
Location. 44° 4.728′ N, 69° 10.959′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Maine, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Knox Street and Main Street (U.S. 1), in the median on Knox Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomaston ME 04861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomaston, Maine (here, next to this marker); Thomaston Historical Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Voyage of Captain George Waymouth (approx. 0.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Near the Old Prison / À Coté de l'Ancienne Prison (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maine State Prison
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2011
2. The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships Marker
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Also see . . . Thomaston: The Town That Went To Sea. (Submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
