Home of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain - Brunswick, ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 43° 54.621 W 069° 57.821
19T E 422621 N 4862367
Quick Description: A plaque attached to the home of Civil War General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2011 7:01:28 AM
Waymark Code: WMCV3T
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Long Description:

A plaque on the home of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain lists the highlights of his illustrious career. The plaque is attached to the front of the home under the window on the south side if the building. It is inscribed:

1828 Home Of 1914
JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN

MAJOR GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS
RECIPIENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANT CONDUCT AT
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

GOVERNOR OF MAINE 1967-1871
PRESIDENT OF BOWDOIN COLLEGE 1871-1883

MARKED BY STATE OF MAINE SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1984

Address and /or location:
2 Potter Street Brunswick, ME 04011-2436

Who put it there (Sponsor): State of Maine Society Daughters of the American Revolution<br>

Date (Erected or Dediated): 1984
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