Aroostook County, Maine
Acadian Historic Buildings
Acadian Landing Site
Amazeen House
Anderson Bros. Store
Aroostook County Courthouse and Jail
Bridgewater Town Hall and Jail
Cary Library
Church of the Advent
Clase, Nicholas P., House
Cleveland, Edward L., House
Daigle, Jean-Baptiste, House
Donovan-Hussey Farms Historic District
Duncan, Beecher H., Farm
Elms, The
First National Bank of Houlton
Former Town Office and Jail
Fort Fairfield Public Library
Fort Kent
Fort Kent Railroad Station
Freeman Barn
Frenchville Railroad Station and Water Tank
Governor Brann School
Gray Memorial United Methodist Church and Parsonage
Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church
Island Falls Opera House
Jacobson, Pehr J., House
Larsson-Noak Historic District
Leavitt, A. B., House
Mansur, Walter P., House
Maple Grove Friends Church
Market Square Historic District
Martin, Isaie and Scholastique, House
Michaud, Fortunat O., House
Monticello Grange #338
Oakfield Grange, #414
Oakfield Station
Olsson, Anders and Johanna, Farm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Presque Isle National Bank
Putnam, Blackhawk, Tavern
Reed School
Reed, Philo, House
Roosevelt School
Roosevelt School
Sewall, William, House
Sodergren, John J. and Martha, Homestead
St. David Catholic Church
St. John Catholic Church
Sunset Lodge
Timmerhuset
U.S. Inspection Station-Fort Fairfield, Maine
U.S. Inspection Station-Limestone, Maine
U.S. Inspection Station-Orient, Maine
Unitarian Church of Houlton
US Post Office-Presque Isle Main
Watson Settlement Bridge
White Memorial Building
Wilder, Benjamin C., House
Acadian Heroine: Tante Blanche / Tante Blanche : Héroïne acadienne
Acadian Landing Site
Allagash and St. John Rivers
America's First Mile
Discover Traces of Acadian Architecture
Du Premier Débarquement des Acadiens àu Madawaska
Farming Then & Now / L'agriculture d'hier à aujourd'hui
Fort Kent
Frenchville Railroad Station & Water Tank
Genealogy, Massive French & Acadian Family Reunions
La paroisse de Ste. Luce 150e anniversaire
Maine Solar System Model
One People in Two Countries / Une Vallée sans frontière
Orient Veterans Memorial
Rail Fuels Growth, Cultural Change
Saint David Catholic Church
Territoire de Madawaska
The Aroostook and Fish River Roads
The Aroostook War
The "Potato Road" / La route «des patates »
When "going across" Was Like Crossing the Street
Who is a patenteux? / Patenteux ou pas ?
"Making Do" / Tout faire avec rien
"Smuggling is Not a Sin" / « La contrebande n'est pas-un péché! »
European colonization began in the late 18th century when European-American settlers arrived in the area. The Treaty of Paris in 1783 confirmed the region as part of the United States, and American settlers began to establish permanent communities. The fertile soils and vast expanses of land in Aroostook County made it ideal for agriculture, and farming quickly became a primary industry in the area.
In the mid-19th century, Aroostook County experienced a period known as the Aroostook War or the Bloodless War. The conflict arose due to boundary disputes between the United States and Canada, which wanted to claim the region. Although no blood was shed, tensions ran high, and the resolution of the dispute through diplomatic negotiations solidified the current border between the two countries.
Throughout the 20th century, Aroostook County's economy diversified beyond agriculture. Forestry, manufacturing, and tourism became important industries. The county is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including numerous lakes, rivers, and mountains, which attract visitors from around the world. Today, Aroostook County remains an important agricultural region, producing potatoes, blueberries, and other crops, while also embracing its cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Brief timeline of the history of Aroostook County, Maine:
- 1784: Aroostook County was part of the British colony of New Brunswick until the Treaty of Paris transferred it to the United States.
- 1807: The military road in Aroostook County was built, connecting Bangor to Houlton.
- 1839: The Webster-Ashburton Treaty officially established the border between the United States and Canada, securing the boundary of Aroostook County.
- 1840s: Settlement in Aroostook County increased with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants, attracted by the fertile land.
- 1839-1842: The Aroostook War, a boundary dispute between Maine and New Brunswick, resulted in a peaceful resolution and reinforced US jurisdiction over Aroostook County.
- 1895: The last major Aroostook War event, known as the Pig War, took place when Canadian settlers and American farmers clashed over the Pig War Bridge.
- 20th century: Agriculture, logging, and the development of potato farming became the main industries in Aroostook County.
- 1976: The 5th Maine Regiment of Volunteers Memorial, honoring the Civil War regiment from Aroostook County, was dedicated.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Aroostook County, Maine.