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

Inscription. 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 accomplishments

Erected 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine

and on Penobscot Bay.

It is also 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: Thomaston, Maine (here, next to this marker); A Case of Modern Technology (a few steps from this marker); Thomaston's Business Block

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(a few steps from this marker); June 7, 1915 (a few steps from this marker); A Town Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Thomaston Historical Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Historic Churches and Good Neighbors (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Once a Tavern / Une Ancienne Taverne (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomaston.

Also see . . . Thomaston: The Town That Went To Sea. (Submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 24, 2011

2. The Builders, the Captains and the Seamen of Thomaston Ships Marker

In flower bed at base of flagpole. Looking east

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.