In honor of the citizens of
the Town of Franklin
who served their country in the Civil War
Enoch W. Blaisdell ·
Robert A. Blaisdell ·
Charles M. Blaisdell ·
William Blaisdell ·
Gardiner Blake ·
Augustus N. Bragdon ·
Edward . . . — — Map (db m55094) WM
In Hancock County, the granite industry was
most significant between the years 1870 to
1910. Franklin and Sullivan became the main
source of paving and curbing stones for the
major US cities: Boston Philadelphia,
Providence, Washington, DC . . . — — Map (db m233950) HM
The Granite Industry of Franklin and Sullivan
Quarrying granite in eastern Hancock County was centered in the towns of Franklin and Sullivan. The quality of granite found around Tranton and Hog Bay was high. The Bays provided an easy way to . . . — — Map (db m234536) HM
In memory of
Militiamen - Rangers of Plts. 8 8-9. Now
Franklin
who served in
1775 - Revolutionary War - 1781
Defense of Machias - Frenchman's Bay - Siege of Bacaduce
Jeremiah Bragdon ·
John Bragdon ·
Moses Butler Sr. ·
Moses . . . — — Map (db m233874) HM WM
World War II Veterans
Kenneth Young ·
Dana Collar ·
Allison G. Catheron, II ·
Edward Williamson ·
Alvin Stillwell ·
Thomas Hooper ·
Eugene C. Butler ·
Marion Ryder ·
Reginald Dyer ·
Oliver McNeil, Sr. ·
Harry Emerton · . . . — — Map (db m55107) WM
This
historic galamander (granite lifter) was
used in the local quarries for nearly a hundred
years. As far as we know, it is the only
surviving complete machine and stands as a
memorial to the granite industry that flourished
from 1820-1940. . . . — — Map (db m234315) HM
In honor of the citizens of
the Town of Franklin
who served their country in the World War
Allen Butler ·
Chauncey Butler ·
Leo E. Butler ·
Julian Butler ·
Harris Bunker ·
James Bunker ·
Neil Bunker ·
Edward Bragdon · . . . — — Map (db m55095) WM
