F. Nelson Blount

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F. Nelson Blount
F. Nelson Blount at North Walpole, NH, 1963.
Born	Francis Nelson Blount (1918-05-21)May 21, 1918 Warren, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	August 31, 1967(1967-08-31) (aged 49) Marlborough, New Hampshire, U.S.
Resting place	Dublin Cemetery
Occupations	Businessman railroad enthusiast railroad collector
Years active	1946–1967
Spouse	Ruth Palmer ​ (m. 1942)​
Children	5
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Francis Nelson Blount (May 21, 1918 – August 31, 1967) was an American businessman, railroad enthusiast and president and founder of Blount Seafood Corporation and the founder of Steamtown, USA, the Monadnock, Steamtown & Northern Railroad, and the Green Mountain Railroad. A millionaire and a railroad enthusiast, Blount's collection of vintage steam locomotives and rail cars—originally based in New England—was one of the largest ever assembled and still remains the cornerstone of the modern-day Steamtown National Historic Site.