Name/Title
Portrait of George HailEntry/Object ID
2024.11.18.04Location
Location
Room
Charles Whipple Greene Historical CollectionBuilding
George Hail Free LibraryDate
November 18, 2024Research 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, 2024Update Date
November 29, 2025