Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wells, Maine
Alfred is the county seat for York County
Wells is in York County
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In memory of the
brave and patriotic Soldiers
of Wells who sacrificed their lives
during the Great Rebellion in
maintaining our Government and
thus establishing on a broader and
firmer foundation the principle of
civil and . . . — — Map (db m55670) WM
Robert W. Lord imported Guernsey cows from England in 1892. Guernseys were rare in Maine, but produced rich milk and displayed gentle dispositions.
In the early 20th century, this area was a fenced yard for cows. Prospective buyers inspected . . . — — Map (db m186473) HM
The creamery was used for bottling and canning milk, making cheese, and churning cream into butter. The original creamery was attached to the Maine Coastal Ecology Center in 2001.
Neighbors who stopped by to pick up their milk would mark off . . . — — Map (db m186468) HM
Clark Family
The Clark Farm was the largest and most prosperous farm in 19th-century Wells. Theodore Clark kept a large apple orchard and many sheep on land his family had occupied for generations. In 1820, he renovated his home, creating a . . . — — Map (db m186472) HM
Built for three teams of horses and to store hay for the winter, the "Big Barn" replaced a similar building that burned in 1902. The Lords built the barn with high quality materials and added technological innovations. These included a hay-wagon . . . — — Map (db m186469) HM
Farmhands cut blocks of ice from a nearby mill pond, packed them in sawdust, and stored them in this building. Ice was vital for keeping the evening's milk and cream fresh for summer morning deliveries.
Even after automobiles became . . . — — Map (db m186470) HM
After glaciers retreated from our region 6,000 years ago, Native Americans settling along the coast flourished on its rich resources. When Europeans arrived about 400 years ago and began establishing settlements, they also favored coastal . . . — — Map (db m186467) HM
“….all the life of the planet is interrelated….each species has its own ties to others, and….all are related to the earth. This is the theme of ‘The Sea Around Us’, and the other sea books, and it is also the message of ‘Silent Spring’.”
Rachel . . . — — Map (db m149542) HM
This tower stored water for livestock. It was fed by a hydraulic ram and electric pumps, marvels of technology unusual for a family farm. Water to fill the tank came from the Merriland River near the bridge on today's Skinner Mill Road. . . . — — Map (db m186471) HM
In her book The Sense of Wonder, Rachel Carson urged parents to introduce their children to the astonishing variety of life that exists all around us and to preserve their "true instinct for what is beautiful and awe-inspiring". Carson . . . — — Map (db m186466) HM
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
[not transcribed]
In grateful memory of
Major Lyle Brooks
Sargeant [sic] Miles Robert Gregoire
Private Wayne Elkins
Private Stephen Gray
who died in the service of our country
in Viet Nam . . . — — Map (db m55669) WM
A tribute of honor to
the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
who served their country in the World War
from the Town of Wells, Maine
The Honor Roll
[Only those who died in service are transcribed]
Herbert Gowen • Leroy L. Hanson • Ernest . . . — — Map (db m55644) WM
