Parson Jonathan Fisher was the Congregational minister from
1794 to 1837 in the small village of
Blue Hill, Maine. Although his primary duties as a country
parson engaged much of his time, Fisher was also a farmer, scientist,
mathematician, surveyer, and writer of prose and poetry. He bound
his own books, made buttons and hats, designed and built furniture,
painted sleighs, was a reporter for the local newspaper, helped
found Bangor Theological Seminary, dug wells, built his own home
and raised a large family.
Truly a renaissance man in the breadth of his accomplishments
Fisher invites comparison with a Franklin or Jefferson. In his
manners, morals and writings Fisher represents the best of the
vigorous New England churchmen who shaped the standards of their
congregations during America's formative years.
Jonathan Fisher's home is open to the public at selected times
throughout the year. It is maintained and operated by the Jonathan
Fisher Memorial, Inc., the Blue Hill, Maine foundation
whose purpose is:
"To perpetuate the memory, spirit, works and teachings of the
Reverend Jonathan Fisher and to preserve at Blue Hill, Maine and
elsewhere, his home, relics and other things of his, and of his
descendants and of the period in which he lived in order that
his life may serve as an inspiration to others."
Blue Hill Peninsula Historic Image Throw is being
offered through the
Jonathan Fisher House and other participating organizations for
$48.00.
Click here for details.
