Farmington Real Estate

 Farmington, ME is the “county seat” and part of Franklin County Maine, is home to the University of Maine at Farmington, the Nordica Memorial Homestead, and the annual Farmington Fair. It borders the towns of Industry and New Sharon to the east, Chesterville to the south, Wilton to the southwest, Temple to the west, and Strong and New Vineyard to the north. In addition to the university Franklin County is also home to Farmington Academy, the Abbott School and the Normal School, making it known as the education center.

According to the 2010 Census, the population of Farmington was 7,760 people.

The area was once territory of the Abenaki Indians where they had camps located near Farmington Falls and fields cleared for cultivation of maze and potatoes. In 1776 a group arrived from Topsham to explore the area and lay out a town which became called Sandy River Plantation. In 1794 Sandy River Plantation was incorporated as Farmington and named for its' unusually fertile soil. Agriculture was an important early occupation, with hay being the principal product. Orchards yielded fruits and Farmington also became one of the largest wool producing towns in New England. In 1879, the town became the southern terminus for the narrow gauge Sandy River Railroad (later part of the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes railroad), making it a gateway to the Rangeley Lake and Sugarloaf Mountain areas.

Notable people of Farmington, ME include Chester Greenwood (inventor of the ear-muff), Janet Mills (former Maine Attorney General), Peter Mills (politician), Lillian Nordica (singer), Chandler Woodcock (Senator), Dan Simoneau (cross country skier) and Seth Wescott (Olympic gold medalist in Snowboard Cross).

Visitors to the picturesque four-season Farmington, Maine can enjoy nearby ski resorts, museums, botanical gardens, restaurants and much more. Living among the mountains and lakes is a perfect setting for any individual or family lifestyle. Farmington is the epitome of western Maine towns and rural Maine life.

Farmington, ME, part of Franklin County Maine, is home to the University of Maine at Farmington, the Nordica Memorial Homestead, and the annual Farmington Fair. It borders the towns of Industry and New Sharon to the east, Chesterville to the south, Wilton to the southwest, Temple to the west, and Strong and New Vineyar to the north. In addition to the university Franklin County is also home to Farmington Academy, the Abbott School and the Normal School, making it known as the education center.

Visitors to the picturesque four-season Farmington, Maine can enjoy nearby ski resorts, museums, botanical gardens, restaurants and much more. Living among the mountains and lakes is a perfect setting for any individual or family lifestyle.

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