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HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
This marker is near the spot where Benedict Arnold's troops landed when on their expedition to Quebec in 1775. They erected a flag and the town was thus named Flagstaff.
Form submitted by Colonial Daughters October 15, 2016.
HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS
- City Landmark
This is a bronze plaque mounted on a granite boulder.
HISTORICAL MARKER
- Marker Date: 1915
- State of Marker Organization: Maine
- Marker Text: Near this spot Benedict Arnold's troops landed when on their expedition to Quebec in 1775. Here they erected a flag and from this event the town of Flagstaff received its name. This tablet is place by Albert B. Dolbier in memory of his mother, Mrs. Mary P. Dolbier for Colonial Daughters Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Farmington, Maine 1915
FUNDING
Locally maintained by church where it is located and by Colonial Daughters Chapter NSDAR
PHYSICAL CONDITION
- Good
TOURIST INFORMATION
- Open to the public - Yes
- Family Friendly - Yes
- Hours/Days - 24/7
- Lodging - No
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