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The house was built in 1849 for Abner and Philander Coburn, unmarried brothers who were among the state's wealthiest citizens, controlling at one time more than 700 square miles (1,800 km 2) of timberland in the state. Abner Coburn was reported in 1882 to have a net worth of $6–7 million.
He was the uncle of the writer Louise Helen Coburn. Many of his historical items can be seen in a museum she began, the Skowhegan History House. The Abner Coburn being towed from the Bering Sea, May 1918. Upon his death in 1885, Coburn left 12 acres (49,000 m 2) to the town of Skowhegan land for a public park. Coburn Park opened in 1907.
Gov. Abner Coburn House: Gov. Abner Coburn House: July 30, 1974 : Main St. Skowhegan: 12: Concord Haven: Concord Haven: October 2, 1992 : Eastern side of State Route 16, 1.7 miles (2.7 km) north of its junction with Berry Rd.
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On election day, 8 September 1862, Republican nominee Abner Coburn won the election by a margin of 12,838 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Bion Bradbury, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Coburn was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Maine on 7 January 1863. [2]
Coburn was 93 when she died February 7, 1949. She lived the longest life of any of the founders. Upon her death, she deeded the Skowhegan History House Museum to the Bloomfield Academy Trust, with the stipulation that the property be maintained and kept open as a museum for the public during the summer. The museum is still open for visitors and ...
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