Portrait of George Hail

Name/Title

Portrait of George Hail

Entry/Object ID

2024.11.18.04

Location

Location

Room

Charles Whipple Greene Historical Collection

Building

George Hail Free Library

Date

November 18, 2024

Research Notes

Notes

George Hail (1793-1873), local resident, made his fortune by starting the Eagle Screw Company. He was the son of Barnard Hail, and lived on State Street across from the Town Common. His wife, Martha Hail, endowed the building of the Library after his death.

Create Date

November 18, 2024

Update Date

November 29, 2025