Directory of Aroostook Resources

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Originally part of Penobscot and Washington Counties. Named for Indian word meaning "beautiful river." Incorporated March 16, 1839. Enlarged March 21, 1843, by additions from Penobscot and March 12, 1844, by additions from Piscataquis and Somerset Counties. Contains two cities, 54 towns and 11 plantations. Area, 6,453 square miles. Houlton, county seat. -Maine Register-

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• Localities

Resources in This Category

• Aroostook County

  http://www.mainerec.com/roostook.asp?Category=203&PageNum=203
  Provides Maine facts, and County information for the tourist or those interested.

• Aroostook County - USGenWeb Project

  http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mearoost/
  Past and present county links and information. Provides genealogical resources and vital records.

• Aroostook County Government

  http://www.aroostook.me.us/
  Official site detailing county facts, government data, county officials, municipalities, law enforcement and county offices.

• Aroostook County Tourism

  http://www.visitaroostook.com/
  Information for visiting the largest county in the state, Features lodging, dining, seasons, weather, and local attractions.

• Photos Of Maine

  http://www.northernmainepictures.com/
  Features images taken in the central part of Aroostook County, including Washburn, Caribou, Limestone, and Presque Isle areas.

• Political Graveyard -Aroostook County

  http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/ME/AR.html
  Lists of politicians who were born in, served in or died in Aroostook County.

• Profile for Aroostook County

  http://www.ciclt.net/sn/clt/capitolimpact/gw_countydet.aspx?state=me&stfips=23&stname=Maine&fips=23003
  Statistical information covering towns, cities, population, business and education.

• Upper St. John River Valley

  http://www.upperstjohn.com/
  History and genealogical information, including early censuses, land grants and other documents as well as family histories.

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