Painted Sketch for "Popham building a fort at Sagadahoc" Parade Float
In 1607, under the leadership of George Popham, about a hundred men and boys sailed from England and landed at the mouth of what is now known as the Kennebec River, where they built a fort and a few other buildings. The colony disbanded about a year later. Sagadahoc is an Abenaki word meaning "...
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Portland Public Library Digital Commons
1920
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| Summary: | In 1607, under the leadership of George Popham, about a hundred men and boys sailed from England and landed at the mouth of what is now known as the Kennebec River, where they built a fort and a few other buildings. The colony disbanded about a year later. Sagadahoc is an Abenaki word meaning "river mouth." https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/maine200_parade_floats/1001/thumbnail.jpg |
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