Stevens history on display at Knox Town Hall
Four generations of the Stevens family — from left, Bob Stevens, Marshall Stevens, Jennie Stevens, Sklyer Stevens, and Travis Stevens — pose in front of a display of their family history, now on exhibit at the Knox Town Hall.
To the Editor:
The Knox Historical Society recently unveiled a new exhibit at the Knox Town Hall on the Stevens family and the Mobil Gas Station. The Stevenses are long-time residents of the town, and the Stevens name is synonymous with Knox.
The gas station in the hamlet was run by Margaret “Si” Stevens for 33 years, after she took it over when her father, Daniel Webster “Web” Stevens died in 1970.
Through photographs, the exhibit shows the changes to the property from when it was first purchased by Mr. Stevens from the Baxters in 1929. Originally a blacksmith and wagon shop, the property eventually became an anchor in the town, serving the needs of the local residents for many years.
The Knox Historical Society will continue to unveil themed exhibits throughout the year, rotating every few months. The museum at the Saddlemire Homestead is open on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. through August.
The display at the Town Hall makes it possible to share the town’s past with visitors and residents alike — but it is not limited to history. If you have any pictures or photographs that you would like to display, please contact me at [email protected] or 203-444-2014.
Jenn Geckler
Knox Historical Association