Inn on Primrose Hill
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History

Belfast, Maine in 1800s

1807

The same year Congress passed the Embargo Act in response to war between England and France, the Inn on Primrose Hill was built in Belfast, Maine.

Old photo of The Inn on Primrose Hill

Mr. Field

Bohan Prentice Field was Belfast’s first lawyer and opened his office in 1801. In 1804, he purchased from his future brother-in-law, William Crosby, 5/8 of an acre of land “on a knoll on the east side of High Street near Thomas Whittier Jr.’s house.”  The price was $260.00.

The house was ready for occupancy in 1807, when Field brought his new bride Abigail Davis to Belfast. Nine children were born to them; eight sons and one daughter. In 1832, Bohan left his lawyer position to become a full time farmer. That same year, Abigail transformed the home into a boarding house until she passed away in 1863.

Old map of Belfast, Maine

Chruch Street Historic District

The house is listed in the Belfast Church Street Historic District which is recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.

The Inn on Primrose Hill is listed on Museum in the Streets history panel # 19.