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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"Goods were needed to support the agricultural and logging businesses. One newspaper article states, “Due to the amount of livestock, it takes a lot…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Resources and Links

"… Smith, David C., et al., “Climate fluctuation and agricultural change in Southern and Central Maine, 1776-1880,” Maine Historical Society Quarterly…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… lots of Ancient North Yarmouth where lumber and agricultural land was more available and affordable."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"Farmington Base Map Farmington Agricultural Sites Farmington Cemeteries Farmington Cultural Interest Sites Farmington Early Settlement Sites…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… class teacher, Scott Springer Blue Hill Agricultural Fair, ca. 1875Blue Hill Historical Society In the 1870’s, the grand finale of the fall…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… Society "Farmington is undoubtly one of the best agricultural towns in the state, and when we consider the extent of its geographical area, the…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"The area’s open spaces reflect its deep agricultural roots. Fields are still cultivated for hay or remain undeveloped."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… a building for events such as the Franklin County Agriculture Society. When the farmers drove their wagons to Society meetings, they brought their…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Representative Industries of Cumberland and North Yarmouth

"… Apples continue to be an important piece of the agricultural heritage of Cumberland. As early as the 1830s, Samuel Sweetser and Amasa Sweetser were…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… of 2007, the Red Schoolhouse was moved to the Agricultural Society’s grounds, where it was rehabilitated."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… Exhibits The National Grange is the oldest US agricultural organization, with grassroots chapters established in 2,700 local communities in 37…"

Skyline Farm

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Oakfield Grange 414

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"… on Saturday October 13, 1855, during the Strong Agricultural Fair, a torrential rain caused the fair-goers to flee to the safety of their homes."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Agriculture and the Food Industry Strong has a rich history of food production. Corn and apples were sent across the country."

Houlton Grange

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Salmon Brook Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Welcome

"Welcome Farmington History Online logo designed by Melanie Taylor Coombs X Farmington is a vibrant community in the western foothills of Maine…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley By Cindy Stevens, avid historian, member of Farmington Historical Society, second grade…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"People Since its founding, Farmington has been the home to strong, creative, and talented citizens who have shaped the history of the area, the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"Founding of the Farmington State Normal School Normal Schools (the now-obsolete term once used to describe institutions whose purpose it was to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"Railroad into the Village The railroad reached Farmington by the end of 1859, but the depot was on the West side of the river."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"John Frank Stevens By Christopher Webb, Secondary Education major, Social Studies concentration, at University of Maine Farmington, Class of 2010…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase Compiled from article on Wikipedia Elizabeth Anne Chase was born in 1832 in Strong, Maine."