1762 | Incorporation of the town of Windham |
1775 |
The British ship Margaretta was captured by Maine citizens in Machias, preventing the British from getting a foothold in this part of Maine. But they got revenge on October 18, 1775 when they bombed and burned Falmouth (now Portland). | ||
1800 | The United States purchases Fernald Island in Kittery to establish the Portsmouth Navel Shipyard |
1818 |
Incorporation of the town of Jackson |
1863 | Frankfort-built vessel Arabella is captured by Confederate raiders. | ||
1902 | Madison Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen, No. 12, is organized |