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Town of Moose River

Somerset CountyMoose River a town in Somerset County was settled in 1820, organized several times as a plantation for special purposes, and finally incorporated as a town on October 7, 1957 from Moose River Plantation.

The famous Holden House landmark was established in 1842 as an inn by Samuel Holden, the first settler. It served lumberjacks and cattle drivers for over a century.

From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)

Town Officials

Title Name
Municipal Clerk Joyce Tillson
Municipal Treasurer Laura Smyth
Selectman/Assessor Harold Moore
Selectman/Assessor Sterling Reed
Selectman/Assessor James Smyth
Tax Collector Joyce Tillson

Town Facts

County: Somerset

School Dist/Dept:
MSAD 12

Senate District: 26

House District: 88

Congressional District: 2

Population: 219

Area: 38.2 sq miles

Pop. Density: 5/sq mile

Longitude: W 70:13:15

Latitude: N 45:41:56

Contact Information

Address:
P.O. Box 267
Jackman, ME 04945
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Tel: (207) 668-4019

Fax: (207) 668-7628

Website: Official Website

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