Augusta in Kennebec County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Blaine Mansion
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2017
1. Blaine Mansion Marker
Blaine Mansion
Home of Maine Governors
Given to the
State of Maine
by the heirs of
James G. Blaine
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 44° 18.472′ N, 69° 46.885′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Maine, in Kennebec County. Marker is on Capitol Street east of State Street (U.S. 201), on the right when traveling east. Marker is a metal tablet mounted on a concrete pedestal, beside the sidewalk and just inside the fence, near the Blaine House Capitol Street entry gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 State Street, Augusta ME 04330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Samantha Reed Smith (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Car "America" / Le Char America (about 700 feet away); Maine Mounted Light Artillery / Artillerie Légère à Cheval du Maine (about 700 feet away); Lincoln's Request / L'Appel de Lincoln (about 700 feet away); Civilian Conservation Corps
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Regarding Blaine Mansion. National Historic Landmark (1964), National Register of Historic Places, and Maine Capitol Complex Historic District
Also see . . .
1. The Blaine House. Friends of the Blaine House website homepage:
The Blaine House was donated to the State of Maine for a Governor's residence by Harriet Blaine Beale in 1919. The house dates back to 1833 and was built by James Hall, a retired ship's captain. James G. Blaine purchased it in 1862 as a present for his wife, the former Harriet Stanwood, daughter of a prominent Augusta family. It was in memory of their grandson, Walker Blaine Beale, killed in action in World War I, that their daughter made her gift of this magnificent structure to the People of Maine. (Submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Blaine House. Maine Encyclopedia website entry:
The many famous people who have been guests of governors at the Blaine House have included President Ulysses S. Grant, advocate for the blind Helen Keller,
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 30, 2017
2. Blaine Mansion (view from near marker)
3. Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Gillespie Blaine (1830–1893). State Department website entry:
James G. Blaine served two terms as Secretary of State. He was first appointed by U.S. President James A. Garfield, serving from March 7, 1881, until December 18, 1881, and was again appointed by U.S. President Benjamin Harrison, serving from March 5, 1889, until his resignation on June 4, 1892.
After his first tenure as Secretary of State, Blaine was the Republican candidate for President in 1884, but lost to Grover Cleveland by less than 2000 votes, when he failed to carry the state of New York by that small margin. (Submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Walter R. Houghton (via the Internet Archive), 1884
3. Residence of James G. Blaine
“Miss Maggie Blaine learns of her father’s nomination”
“Miss Maggie Blaine learns of her father’s nomination”
from Early Life and Public Career of Hon. James G. Blaine by Walter R. Houghton, 1884.
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4. Blaine Mansion (State Street entrance)
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5. Blaine Mansion (State Street corner view)
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6. Blaine Mansion (south side)
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7. Blaine House National Historic Landmark Plaque
Blaine House
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1964
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8. Blaine House National Historic Landmark Plaque (mounted beside front door at main entrance)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on December 20, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 6. submitted on February 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 7, 8. submitted on April 10, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
