Abington has a rich history that ties together the Abington, Rockland and Whitman communities.
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Please help us save a precious piece of
Abington, Rockland and Whitman's shared heritage.
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Old Abington's role in emancipation efforts during the years preceding the Civil War make the story of the war that much more meaningful and important to this community.
It’s safe to say that Abington was fighting the Civil War long before the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter.
The Town of Abington sent its men to fight in the War of the Rebellion in 1860; those veterans returned home to their town, Abington.
After the towns divided in 1874 (Rockland) and 1875 (South Abington), each town built a Grand Army of the Republic Hall where Civil War veterans could meet. The McPherson Post No. 73 was built in Abington, the Hartsuff Post No. 74 in Rockland, and the Russell Post No. 78 in Whitman. These veterans shared an indelible bond regardless of the G.A.R. Post they joined.
We are proud of the men of Old Abington who fought in the Civil War, as we are proud of all of our veterans.
It’s safe to say that Abington was fighting the Civil War long before the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter.
The Town of Abington sent its men to fight in the War of the Rebellion in 1860; those veterans returned home to their town, Abington.
After the towns divided in 1874 (Rockland) and 1875 (South Abington), each town built a Grand Army of the Republic Hall where Civil War veterans could meet. The McPherson Post No. 73 was built in Abington, the Hartsuff Post No. 74 in Rockland, and the Russell Post No. 78 in Whitman. These veterans shared an indelible bond regardless of the G.A.R. Post they joined.
We are proud of the men of Old Abington who fought in the Civil War, as we are proud of all of our veterans.
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Please lend your support today. Donate online now! http://bit.ly/savethesketches If you wish to send a check, make it out to, Dyer Memorial Library and mail your check here: Dyer Memorial Library P.O. Box 2245 Abington, MA 02531 Put "Save The Sketches" in the memo field on your check. The Dyer Memorial Library is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and gifts are tax-deductible. Thank you for helping with a project with such vast historical implications. |
Every gift to the Dyer Memorial Library & Archives provides the critical funding necessary to ensure that our artifacts, photos, and documents remain safe and available to researchers. Contributions are always needed for general operating expenses as well as for specific projects.
Donate online now! http://bit.ly/savethesketches
By giving to the Dyer, you take an active role in preserving and sharing Abington, Rockland, and Whitman’s history!
Donate online now! http://bit.ly/savethesketches
By giving to the Dyer, you take an active role in preserving and sharing Abington, Rockland, and Whitman’s history!