Dr. Hubbard was an early settler in East Readfield whose son, John, became the 18th Governor of Maine. Their home was located on Monk's Hill until about 10 years ago when it burned.
We are so pleased that you stopped by to visit but the doctor isn't in right now. Please do come back when you see his shingle on the door! In the meantime we knew he would want you to know more about his boy. He is so proud of him!
John Hubbard was born in Readfield on 3/22/1794, the fifth of twelve children of Dr. John and Olive (Wilson) Hubbard who were originally from Brentwood, N.H. Young John was a good student who studied so diligently that he was able to enter Dartmouth in the third term of the sophomore year, and graduated in 1816. In 1820 John entered the medical department at the University of Pennsylvania, and two years later received his M.D. He practiced in Virginia until 1829, then returned to his home state and settled in Hallowell where he set up a medical practice. In 1849 John Hubbard was elected to the State Senate, and six years later as Governor of Maine. He was re-elected again, and served as Governor until 1853. Dr. Hubbard died 2/6/1869. The Dr. Hubbard Museum and Hubbard Free Library are located on Second St. in Hallowell.
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