Tag Archives: Bangor Historical Society

Mar
7

The Hatch House

Posted by: - March 7th, 2016

The Hatch House In 1800, Captain Isaac Hatch came to Bangor with his wife, Abigail Clark Hatch and their five children (Isaac and Abigail would have three more children after their move). In 1802 (or maybe 1801, records are unclear), … Continue reading →

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Feb
29

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper

Posted by: - February 29th, 2016

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper On the corner of Hammond and High Streets, in front of the Hammond Street Congregational Church, is a historical marker dedicated to the man who published Bangor’s first newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Feb
22

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Posted by: - February 22nd, 2016

Mount Pleasant Cemetery One of Bangor’s largest cemeteries sits on Ohio Street, bordered by the Kenduskeag Stream. Unlike the nearly 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery on State Street, Mount Pleasant is just under 70 acres and younger—established in 1854 versus … Continue reading →

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Feb
1

The Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting House

Posted by: - February 1st, 2016

In the heart of one of Bangor’s most prominent historical districts sits a home built for two of the state’s most powerful past politicians. Still considered part of the Broadway Historic District, the Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting Double House sits on … Continue reading →

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