Buxton, New England town in York County, Maine, US
Description
Buxton is a New England town in York County, Maine, comprising several distinct villages including Salmon Falls, Chicopee, Groveville, and Bar Mills. These settlements are connected by rural roads and local routes that link the different areas together.
History
The Massachusetts General Court granted the township as Narragansett Number 1 in 1728, and it was incorporated with its current name in 1772. This founding period marked the beginning of lasting European settlement in the area.
Culture
The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society and Museum holds local artifacts and documents that reveal how this Maine community evolved over time. Visitors can explore the region's heritage and learn about the people who shaped the town.
Practical
The town sits within the Portland metropolitan area and offers visitors easy access to both quiet, rural settings and nearby urban amenities. The various villages are small and walkable, making it simple to explore without extensive travel.
Did you know?
The name comes from Reverend Paul Coffin, who drew inspiration from a spa destination in Derbyshire, England. This unexpected connection to an English resort town surprises many visitors who discover it.
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Gorham Academy
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Kate Douglas Wiggin House
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McLellan House
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Marrett House
11.1 km
Baxter House
7.5 km
Baxter Memorial Library
7.6 km
Buxton Powder House
2.5 km
First Congregational Church of Buxton
3.8 km
Academy Building
7.7 km
Royal Brewster House
3.8 km
Gorham Campus Historic District
7.6 km
Salmon Falls (East) Historic District
5.6 km
Salmon Falls (West) Historic District
5.4 km
Isaac W. Dyer Estate
8 km
Gorham Historic District
7.5 km
University of Southern Maine Art Gallery
7.4 km
Proprietors Meeting House and Parish House
3.7 km
Stephen Longfellow House
10.3 km
Grant Family House
6.6 km
Elden's Store
2.2 km
Standish Corner Historic District
11.1 kmSouth Street Historic District
7.8 km
West Buxton Public Library
7.3 kmSalmon Falls Country Club
4.7 kmSaco River Theatre
3.9 kmAthlete Sculptures
7.6 kmWire Globe
7.5 kmSandi's Silver Brook Falls
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