Oxford County, Administrative county in western Maine, United States
Description
Oxford County stretches across western Maine and includes numerous lakes, rivers, and more than 30 towns and villages. The area combines rural communities with natural landscapes throughout its terrain.
History
The county was established in 1805 by separating from neighboring regions. This division created an administrative unit that has remained relatively stable since its formation.
Culture
The population reflects deep New England roots with English, French Canadian, and Irish forming the primary ancestral groups of local residents.
Practical
The administrative center in Paris handles official matters and is accessible during weekday business hours. Visitors can obtain information about the different communities and their services on-site.
Did you know?
Multiple wind turbines take advantage of the elevated terrain to generate electricity. These installations are visible features in certain parts of the landscape.
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Sebago Lake
54 km
Orgonon
73.5 km
Sugarloaf Mountain
84.6 km
Tumbledown Mountain
49 kmOxford Plains Speedway
25.9 km
Flagstaff Lake
101.6 km
Mount Bigelow
97.3 km
Saddleback Mountain
70 km
Old Speck Mountain
33.8 km
Grafton Notch State Park
35.6 km
Smalls Falls
61.3 km
Sebago Lake State Park
46 km
Poland Spring Bottling Plant and Spring House
42.9 km
Mount Blue
53.4 km
Angel Falls
51 km
Mount Blue State Park
52.5 kmPleasant Mountain
34.4 km
Songo Lock
44.8 kmBaldpate Mountain
35 km
Maine State Building
43 km
Crocker Mountain
84.4 kmBryant Pond
7.1 kmRange Ponds State Park
43 km
Bigelow Preserve
97.3 kmBlack Cap
41.5 kmBlueberry Mountain
22.7 kmSpaulding Mountain
81 km
Rangeley Lake State Park
69.1 km
Andover
Bethel
Brownfield
Buckfield
Byron
Canton
Denmark
Dixfield
Fryeburg
Gilead
Greenwood
Hanover
Hartford
Hebron
Hiram
Lincoln Plantation, Maine
Lovell
Magalloway Plantation, Maine
Mexico
Milton
Newry
North Oxford, Maine
Norway
Otisfield
Oxford
Paris
Peru
Porter
Roxbury
Rumford
South Oxford
Stoneham
Stow
Sumner
Sweden
Upton
Waterford
West Paris
Woodstock
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