Sanford in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 27, 2016

1. Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial Marker

The front and rear plaques on the monument say the same thing.

Inscription.
Front and Rear
Erected by the citizens of Sanford to the memory of Thomas Goodall founder of the Sanford Mills and the Goodall Worsted Company Born in Dewsbury Yorkshire England 1823 Died in Sanford Maine 1910

Side A
The Sanford Mills the Goodall Industries in 1917 Employed 2860 operators

Side B
Sanford Goodall Mill No. 1 The original Goodall Mill in 1867. Employed 40 operatives

Erected by The citizens of Sanford Maine.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 43° 26.313′ N, 70° 46.464′ W. Marker is in Sanford, Maine, in York County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maine Route 4A) and School Street, on the right on Main Street. Marker is located in what is known as Downtown Center Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sanford ME 04073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sanford Maine War Memorial Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanford Maine War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of Tavern (approx. 2.9 miles away); North Berwick Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.4

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miles away); North Berwick State of Maine Veterans Memorial (approx. 9.4 miles away); Waterboro Veterans Memorial Marker (approx. 10.9 miles away); World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial (approx. 12.7 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 12.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanford.

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 27, 2016

2. Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial Marker

Close up of Mill No 1 inscription

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 27, 2016

3. Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial Marker

Close up of 1917 Mill description

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 27, 2016

4. Sanford Maine Thomas Goodall Memorial Marker

General view of the marker. It is located in the Downtown Center Park, across from the Sanford City Hall at 919 Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.