History Of The Town Of Houlton, Maine

""History of the Town of Houlton, Maine: From 1804 to 1883"" is a book written by George H. Gilman in 1884. It provides a comprehensive account of the history of Houlton, a town located in Aroostook County, Maine, USA. The book covers a period of 79 years, from the town's founding in 1804 to 1883. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the town's history. The first chapter describes the early settlement of the area by European colonizers and the establishment of Houlton as a town. The subsequent chapters cover the town's growth and development, including its role in the Aroostook War, the construction of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad, and the establishment of various industries such as lumbering and agriculture.Throughout the book, Gilman provides detailed accounts of the town's political, social, and economic history. He also includes biographical sketches of many of Houlton's prominent citizens, as well as descriptions of the town's buildings, churches, and schools. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Houlton or the state of Maine during the 19th century.Also Includes Message Of Governor Fairfield To Both Branches Of The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, May 18, 1842.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.