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Name: Chester, Maine, USA
Address: Chester, Maine, USA

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Chester, Maine, USA - Chester, Maine, USA - Long Reach, Medunkeunk, Chester, Maine

[CHES-ter] is a town in Penobscot County, settled in 1823 by Frank Stratton from Albion. Chester was incorporated on February 26, 1834 from T1 R8 WPR township. The name was provided by Samuel Chesley, recently of Chester, New Hampshire, indirectly for the English town of the same name.

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Native American Directory: Vital Records of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin

Old-Time New England Cookbook

Maine Roads to Gettysburg: How Joshua Chamberlain, Oliver Howard, and 4,000 Men from the Pine Tree State Helped Win the Civil War's Bloodiest Battle

The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine: A Cookbook

Little Local Maine Cookbook

American Cookery: The Historic Colonial Cookbook First Published in 1796

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1839 - Chester

Chester, Maine
Penobscot county. Incorporated, 1834. Population, 1837, 323. See Barnard, Me.

The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1906 - Chester

Chester, township (town) of Penobscot co., Me., bounded on the E. by the Penobscot River. Pop. in 1900, 363.

Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

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Mattanawcook Lake: Spend some time by the serene Mattanawcook Lake. Whether you're into fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying a peaceful lakeside picnic, this beautiful natural attraction is a must-visit.

Hiking and Nature Trails: Chester and its surrounding areas offer numerous hiking and nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts. The scenic trails are perfect for leisurely walks, birdwatching, and taking in the local flora and fauna.

Chester Historical Society: Discover the town's history by visiting the Chester Historical Society. You can learn about the area's past through exhibits, photographs, and artifacts, providing insight into the town's development and heritage.

Parks and Green Spaces: Chester has several parks and green spaces where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic and head to one of these spots for a peaceful day in nature.

Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church: This historic church, built in the late 1800s, is not only a place of worship but ...

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