In 1783; Revolutionary War hero Gen. Henry Dearborn built Monmouth�s first framed house. In his honor; the town was named for the Battle of Monmouth; where Dearborn had distinguished himself. The area�s lakes; streams; and fertile soil helped early farmers and manufacturers to prosper; and soon the area was renowned for its Ben Davis apples and Monmouth moccasins. Monmouth is a compilation of historic images capturing the everyday lives of the hardy and hardworking individuals that created the town�s fascinating history. Photographs document three of the five devastating fires to the town�s center between 1885 and 1913; as well as the creation of the town�s centerpiece; Cumston Hall; designed by architect; artist; author; and composer Harry Hayman Cochrane.
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