National Register of Historic Places

Norridgewock Free Public Library

Norridgewock, Somerset County, Maine
Listed
February 4, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000780

About this property

The Norridgewock Free Public Library is the principal public library of Norridgewock, Maine. It has two facilities: the main branch at 40 Mercer Road, and a smaller branch at the corner of Sophie May Lane and Madison Road. The latter building was the library's first building, and is an architecturally distinguished Greek Revival structure built in 1841. It was given to the town in 1903 by Rebecca Sophia Clarke, best known as a writer of children's literature under the pen name "Sophie May", and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Norridgewock, Somerset County, Maine
44.71790, -69.79833

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Nearby Historic Sites

May, Sophie, House
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Douglas, C. F., House
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Nearby Battles

Norridgewock Raid 1722
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0.2 mi
Dummer's War – Battle of Norridgewock
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0.2 mi
Battle of Norridgewock
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0.3 mi
Norridgewock Massacre (Father Rale killed)
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0.7 mi

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When was Norridgewock Free Public Library listed on the National Register?

Norridgewock Free Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Norridgewock Free Public Library?

Norridgewock Free Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Norridgewock Free Public Library?

The period of significance for Norridgewock Free Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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