Franklin County, Administrative county in western Maine, United States
Description
Franklin County is an administrative division in western Maine that covers mountainous terrain including Sugarloaf Mountain and sections of the northern Appalachian range. The region encompasses several municipalities across a largely rural landscape with forests and highlands throughout.
History
The county was established in 1838, taking its name in honor of Benjamin Franklin and drawn from sections of neighboring Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset counties. Its creation reflected the administrative reorganization of central Maine during the 1800s.
Culture
The University of Maine at Farmington, established in 1863, represents the main educational institution in Franklin County, contributing to regional development.
Practical
The area is hilly and a car is essential for exploring between the different municipalities and attractions. Many roads pass through woodland and can be challenging during winter months.
Did you know?
Mount Blue State Park and Rangeley Lake State Park offer recreational spaces, while Sugarloaf and Saddleback Mountain function as major ski destinations.
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Orgonon
28.4 km
Sugarloaf Mountain
18 km
Tumbledown Mountain
19.2 km
Flagstaff Lake
35.5 km
Mount Bigelow
30.8 km
Saddleback Mountain
11.2 km
Moxie Falls
64.4 km
Smalls Falls
10.4 km
Mount Blue
17.2 km
Angel Falls
27.6 km
Mount Blue State Park
16 km
Crocker Mountain
18.7 km
New Portland Wire Bridge
23.2 km
Coburn Mountain
68.7 km
Bigelow Preserve
30.9 km
Rangeley Lake State Park
25.2 km
Saddleback Horn
11.2 km
Caribou Mountain
64.8 km
South Crocker Mountain
17.5 km
Merrill-Poor House
38.8 km
Kibby Mountain
61.3 km
Andover Public Library
39.8 km
Snow Mountain
52.4 km
Holmes-Crafts Homestead
42.1 km
Bailey Farm Windmill
36.2 km
Lovejoy Bridge
41.9 km
East Kennebago Mountain
31.7 km
Hiram Ramsdell House
29.8 km
Avon
Carrabassett Valley
Carthage
Chesterville
Coplin Plantation, Maine
Dallas Plantation
Freeman, Maine
Eustis
Farmington
Industry
Jay
Kingfield
New Sharon
New Vineyard
North Franklin, Maine
Phillips
Rangeley
Rangeley Plantation, Maine
Sandy River Plantation, Maine
South Franklin, Maine
Strong
Temple
Weld
West Central Franklin
Wilton
Wyman
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