On Blackswoods Road (Maine Route 182) at Hog Bay Road / Main Street (Maine Route 200), on the left when traveling west on Blackswoods Road.
In honor of the citizens of
the Town of Franklin
who served their country in the Civil War
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Dedicated May 30, 1923 — — Map (db m55094) WM
On West Franklin Road (Maine Route 182) at Grist Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on West Franklin Road.
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
On West Franklin Road (Maine Route 182) at Grist Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on West Franklin Road.
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
On West Franklin Road (Maine Route 182) at Grist Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on West Franklin Road.
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
On West Franklin Road (Maine Route 182) at Grist Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on West Franklin Road.
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
