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Woodstock: Found in Oxford County, Woodstock is a scenic town near the foothills of the White Mountains. It’s a great spot for hiking, snowmobiling, and exploring the outdoors.

The Town of Woodstock was first known as Plantation Three. In the spring of 1797, a surveyor for Buckfield, Maine, laid out ten lots of one hundred areas each, five on each side of the new road (now known as Old County Road). A petition was sent to the General Court of Boston, Massachusetts to become incorporated as a town in May of 1814. It requested that Plantation Number Three may be incorporated into a town by the name of Sparta. The petition was signed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on February 7, 1815, and read “an act to establish the Town of Woodstock”. After the Atlantic and St. Lawrence passenger train came through on March 10, 1851, many moved their homes to the future village. familysearch.org



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Oxford county. A part of this township is mountainous; but it contains large tracts of undulating, fertile land. It is bespangled with beautiful ponds, forming mill streams, which pass to Little Androscoggin river.

Woodstock was incorporated in 1815. It lies 42 miles W. from Augusta and 10 N.W. from Paris. Population, in 1837, 699. Wheat crop, same year, 2,669 bushels.
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
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Step Falls Preserve: This stunning natural area features a series of cascading waterfalls and picturesque hiking trails. It's a great spot for a leisurely hike, a picnic, or simply to enjoy the beauty of Maine's wilderness.

Sunday River Ski Resort: If you're visiting during the winter months, Sunday River is a top-notch destination for skiing and snowboarding. The resort offers multiple trails, ski-in/ ski-out accommodations, and a vibrant apres-ski scene.

Grafton Notch State Park: Located nearby, this state park is a paradise for hikers. It offers a variety of trails, including the challenging Grafton Loop Trail and the more accessible Table Rock Trail. The park is especially beautiful in the fall when the foliage is at its peak.

Hiking and Mountain Biking: Woodstock and its surrounding areas are home to an extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails. Some popular options include the Mount Will Trail and the Bethel Pathway. Be sure to check trail conditions and... Read MORE...

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