Garland Historical Society

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The Garland Historical Society was created in 1977 and is dedicated to the collection, preservation and the presentation of the history and heritage of the unique place that Garland holds in Maine's history.

These photos are from a recently acquired Bible belonging to Ulyeses French of Garland.
12/05/2021

These photos are from a recently acquired Bible belonging to Ulyeses French of Garland.

This picture and the black satin skirt she is wearing was donated to the Historcal Society. The note included says "Lon...
02/18/2021

This picture and the black satin skirt she is wearing was donated to the Historcal Society. The note included says "Long black satin skirt - May have belonged to Jennie Rideout Mrs Orriss? of Garland ME. Late 1800's or early 1900's turn of the century.

An interesting article on the silver mine.
10/09/2020

An interesting article on the silver mine.

Not sure where this picture is and it may not even be Garland. If you recognize it and know where it was then please le...
10/09/2020

Not sure where this picture is and it may not even be Garland. If you recognize it and know where it was then please let us know.

Charles & Mabel Washburn
10/09/2020

Charles & Mabel Washburn

Shirley on right and Mabel & Shirley on left
10/09/2020

Shirley on right and Mabel & Shirley on left

Helen & Shirley Washburn The following pictures were in the Shirley Washburn Estate and donated
10/09/2020

Helen & Shirley Washburn The following pictures were in the Shirley Washburn Estate and donated

03/29/2020

Notice for Miller Morgan re: Nathan Haskell of Garland born 1813, my 3rd cousin 5 times removed (according to my computer)! He was son of John Smith Haskell and Sarah Sally (Murray), married to Jane F. Page or Jane Newell. Jane is not married with him in Garland, and she was daughter of Moses Page, so she may have married a Newell after Nathan died, Anybody know? She was in Garland in 1870 for Nathan's probate, and possibly near son Jason in Waveland, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in 1880, but I haven't found her there on the census, under either name. She and Nathan had children in Garland: Mary 1840, Fred 1843, Jason 1844, Amelia 1846, Maria 1848, Newell 1850, and Charles 1854.
I can mail this extensive file if you send me a mailing address , and would appreciate any further info you have on any of this family.

This Pic says Garland High School act 1900.
03/27/2020

This Pic says Garland High School act 1900.

This photo says the teacher was Lulu McCoombs and was probably Garland High School.
03/27/2020

This photo says the teacher was Lulu McCoombs and was probably Garland High School.

1st pic is of the Gordon Mill in W Garland, 2nd Washburn Saw & Shingle Mill at Holt's Mill, 3rd Grist & Finishing Mill(1...
03/24/2020

1st pic is of the Gordon Mill in W Garland, 2nd Washburn Saw & Shingle Mill at Holt's Mill, 3rd Grist & Finishing Mill(1913). I only write what is on the back of photos so please feel free to add what you know.

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4 Dexter Road
Garland, ME
04939

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The Garland Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation and the presentation of history and heritage of the unique place that Garland holds in Maine’s history.

We are located in one of the few remaining G.A.R. Halls. The original building was built onto and was a small drugstore operated by Liston P, Evans.

Lewellyn Oaks purchased the building, built on the side , back and an upper story. He then opened a store. The upper floor was used as a hall. The Good Templar’s met there. They were known as the Independent Order of Good Templar’s. There was considerable friction about this temperance order and so people inferred sarcastically that the initials I.O.G.T. stood for “I often get tight.”

Mark Avery bought the building and then sold it to the G.A.R. - The Grand Army of the Republic. When the G.A.R. disbanded the property was controlled by the Women’s Relief Corps. Before they ceased functioning the G.A.R. Hall was deeded to The Ladies Aid used the G.A.R. Hall during this time. Many remember the “chicken pie suppers” they served.