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Buxton, York, ME
...It was not until the fall of 1733 that the grantees, met on Boston Common and organized and appointed a Joint Committee to assign townships. This Committee met and assigned the seven Narragansett Grants – beginning with Narragansett Number One, now Buxton, Maine, which was assigned to Philemon Dame and one hundred and nineteen others. The township was unsettled throughout the next several years and finally was incorporated Narragansett Township Number One into a Town by the name of Buxton on July 14th, 1772 by Governor Thomas Hutchinson.
It took several years to establish a true settlement in the Town. The Town was dense forest and roads and tillable fields had to be established to sustain families year round. The first industry included sawmills and gristmills along the Saco River...
Bar Mills is an unincorporated village in the town of Buxton.
...It was not until the fall of 1733 that the grantees, met on Boston Common and organized and appointed a Joint Committee to assign townships. This Committee met and assigned the seven Narragansett Grants – beginning with Narragansett Number One, now Buxton, Maine, which was assigned to Philemon Dame and one hundred and nineteen others. The township was unsettled throughout the next several years and finally was incorporated Narragansett Township Number One into a Town by the name of Buxton on July 14th, 1772 by Governor Thomas Hutchinson.
It took several years to establish a true settlement in the Town. The Town was dense forest and roads and tillable fields had to be established to sustain families year round. The first industry included sawmills and gristmills along the Saco River...
Bar Mills is an unincorporated village in the town of Buxton.
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1762 - Named for Buxton in Norfolk, England, Buxton, Maine was incorporated on July 14, 1762.
1812 - The Buxton Powder House was erected as a result of the vote of local citizens on March 12, 1812.
Thomas Elwell, the lowest bidder, took the contract at the munificent price of $59 and completed the job in the fall of 1813.
1822 - First Congregational Church of Buxton, commonly referred to as the Tory Hill Meeting House, was built.
It replaced an older church (First Church of Christ), built around 1763.
1824 - Buxton ceded some of its land to Standish
1839 - Buxton
Buxton, Maine
York county. This town is bounded on the S.W. by Saco river. At this place the Saco falls about 80 feet and produces a great hydraulic power, which is partly improved for manufacturing establishments. It lies 8 miles N.W. from Saco, 16 N.E. from Alfred, 18 W. from Portland, and 71 S.W. from Augusta. Incorporated, 1772. Population, 1837, 2,888.
York county. This town is bounded on the S.W. by Saco river. At this place the Saco falls about 80 feet and produces a great hydraulic power, which is partly improved for manufacturing establishments. It lies 8 miles N.W. from Saco, 16 N.E. from Alfred, 18 W. from Portland, and 71 S.W. from Augusta. Incorporated, 1772. Population, 1837, 2,888.
1854 - Buxton
Buxton, a post-township of York county, Maine, on the W. side of Saco river, about 60 miles S. W. by S. from Augusta, has abundant water-power. Population, 2995.
1886 Buxton
Buxton is the most north-eastern portion of York County, having Gorham on its own north-east, Scarborough and Saco on the south-east, Dayton on the south, Hollis on the west, and Standish on the north-west. The town contains about 16,224 acres of land. Round Hill is the principal eminence in town. The surface is generally level and well suited for farming. Saco River forms the division between it and Hollis. The principal body of water is Bonny Eagle Pond, in the northern part of the town. It has an • area of about 190 acres. The outlet of this pond affords two powers which are utilized by a saw-mill and a shingle-mill. There is also a saw and grist-mill on Little River near the centre of the town. The lower power on Saco River in the town is at Union Falls, or Pleasant Point, whcre the Saco Water-Power Company in 1856 erected a good stone darn, affording a power sufficient for 40,000 spindles ; but as yet it is utilized only by a small saw and grist mill. Two miles above, at Salmon...
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1895 - Buxton
Buxton, a post-township of York co., Me., 15 miles W. of Portland, is bounded on the W. by the Saco River, and traversed by the Portland & Rochester Railroad. It contains villages named Buxton Centre and West Buxton, and has a cotton-mill, 7 churches, a bank, and extensive manufactures of lumber. Pop. 2546.
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1906 - Buxton
Buxton, a post-township (town) and village of York co., Me., 15 miles W. of Portland, is bounded on the W. by the Saco River. Pop. in 1900, 1838; of the village, about 200.
Here are some of the best places to go and things to do in Buxton and the surrounding area:
Explore Buxton-Hollis Historical Society: Start your visit by delving into the town's rich history at the Buxton-Hollis Historical Society. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that provide insight into the area's past. It's a great place to learn about Buxton's heritage.
Buxton Common: Take a leisurely stroll through Buxton Common, a peaceful park in the heart of town. It's an ideal spot for a picnic, enjoying the fresh air, or just unwinding. The gazebo often hosts local events and concerts during the summer.
Bonny Eagle Pond: If you're into fishing or just enjoy a serene waterfront setting, Bonny Eagle Pond is a must-visit. You can fish for bass, perch, and other freshwater species, or simply relax by the water's edge and take in the beautiful scenery.
Hike Bradbury Mountain State Park: Just a short drive from Buxton, Bradbury Mountain State Park offers a variety of hiking trails suitable for all levels of hikers. The summit provides...
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Buxton Common: Take a leisurely stroll through Buxton Common, a peaceful park in the heart of town. It's an ideal spot for a picnic, enjoying the fresh air, or just unwinding. The gazebo often hosts local events and concerts during the summer.
Bonny Eagle Pond: If you're into fishing or just enjoy a serene waterfront setting, Bonny Eagle Pond is a must-visit. You can fish for bass, perch, and other freshwater species, or simply relax by the water's edge and take in the beautiful scenery.
Hike Bradbury Mountain State Park: Just a short drive from Buxton, Bradbury Mountain State Park offers a variety of hiking trails suitable for all levels of hikers. The summit provides...
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