Elmbank: Home of Charles Ross Taggart -- "The Old Country Fiddler"

Born on March 19, 1871, Charles Ross Taggart, The Man from Vermont grew up in Topsham, VT and in 1907 moved his family to this house which he named Elmbank. Beginning in 1895, Taggart, a humorist and musician, traveled all over the U. S. Entertaining in lyceum and Chautauqua circuits with his fiddle & stories. His most recognized character was The Old Country Fiddler, and his credits include over 40 recordings and a 1923 Phone-Film - one of the earliest talkies. Taggart retired in 1938, selling his beloved Elmbank and relocating with family out of state. He died in Kents Hill, ME on July 4th, 1953.