World War Memorial

Historical marker location:

Franklin, Maine

( Memorial is at the intersection of Hog Bay Road (Maine Route 200) and Blackswoods Road / Main Street (Maine Route 182), on the right when traveling west on Hog Bay Road.)

Marker installed: 1923

1914 - 1918.

Maine played an important role in the Underground Railroad: Maine was a major stop on the Underground Railroad, which was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the North.