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Richmond Historic District

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in 1762, and separated from that town in 1823. During the 19th century, it was a major local shipbuilding center, producing more than 200 ships between 1815 and 1890, the height of its economic success. One of the results of this economic success are a well-preserved collection of residential and
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The historic district is bounded on the north by Kimball Street, the west by High Street, the south by South Street, and the east by the Kennebec River. This area includes a stretch of modest commercial development on Main Street, which runs perpendicular to the river, with a few fine brick
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The town of Richmond's history dates to 1649, when land in the area was purchased from Native Americans by Christopher Lawson. A fort was built here in 1719 as a defense against Native American attacks, which was abandoned after the construction of forts further up the
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commercial buildings on River Street as well. Prominent buildings include the four-story Greek Revival Hathorn Block, built in 1850 by Jefferson Hathorn, a prominent local shipbuilder and captain. The 1882
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commercial architecture in its village center; none of its shipbuilding yards have survived.
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Sagadahoc County, Maine
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Maine
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National Register of Historic Places in Sagadahoc County, Maine
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Roughly bounded by South, High, Kimbal Sts., and the
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History of the National Register of Historic Places
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Richmond National Battlefield Park
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Richmond Historic District is located in Maine
Richmond Historic District is located in the United States
Kennebec River
Richmond, Maine
44°5′9″N 69°48′7″W / 44.08583°N 69.80194°W / 44.08583; -69.80194
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Richmond, Maine
Kennebec River
National Register of Historic Places
Kennebec River
Bowdoinham
Southard Block
National Register of Historic Places listings in Sagadahoc County, Maine


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National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service


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