The Foster-Armstrong House
 and the U.S. Coast Guard

date back to 1790 

The 2 story clapboard portion is the original portion of Montague Township's
historic house and dates back to 1790.  It was constructed by Julius Foster, who applied to open it as a licensed tavern 1798 through 1814.

Courtesy www.uscg.mil 

This year marks the 226th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which also originated in 1790 when the Revenue Marine was initiated by Congress.
That branch of the armed services later modified its title to the Revenue Cutter Service and, on combining with the U.S. Life-Saving Service, was renamed as the Coast Guard.        
    Read more about the Coast Guard at "The official blog of Fold3". 

If interested in learning more - check the US Census.gov> History> Through the Decades> Fast Facts>1790

Visit the Foster-Armstrong House to learn about it and our area's heritage.