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History of Harmony, (Somerset County) Maine

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Biographies:

A Biography of James H. Baker

James H. Baker, educator, was born at Harmony, Me., Oct. 13, 1848. He was graduated at Bates college in 1873; was principal of the high school at Yarmouth, Me., 1873-75, and at Denver, Col., 1875-90. He assumed the duties of President of the University of Colorado, Jan. 1, 1892, and received the degree, LL.D. from Bates college in 1892. He was president of the National council of education in 1892, and has published a text book on psychology.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor








Maine Facts:
Tree: eastern white pine
Bird: chickadee
Flower: white pine cone and tassel
Nickname: Pine Tree State
Motto: Dirigo (I Direct)
Area (sq. mi.): 33,215
Capitol: Augusta
Admitted: 15 Mar 1820




Somerset County Facts:

Seat: Skowhegan
Established: 1809
Formed from: Kennebec county MA

Additional Local History Notes:

The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows:

HARMONY, a post-township of Somerset co., Maine, about 45 miles N. by E. from Augusta. Population, 1107.






Harmony is situated 93 meters above sea level.



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