City/Town

Bethel (1878)

Map Title

Bethel, Maine. Looking from Paradise Hill 1878

Artist

Thaddeus M. Fowler

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Publication Date

1878

County

Oxford

Artist

Thaddeus M. Fowler

Lithographer

Beck & Pauli

Publisher

J. J. Stoner

Dimensions

35.6 x 55.9 cm

Owner

Maine Historic Preservation Commission

Population of City/Town at Time of Publication

2,286

Description of City/Town

The Oxford County community of Bethel was considered one of the best farming towns in Maine, producing large quantities of hay and potatoes. The village offered a diverse range of industries — lumber, spools, flour, leather, furniture, shoes, and carriages. Incorporated in 1836, Gould Academy was a widely respected school.

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Recommended Citation

Courtesy of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission.