help with some research.? of houlton maine

[CaNiDigHere?]

hello i am looking for a little help finding a map 1820 or older would like 1700s 18th century but i can not seem to find anything out, houlton maine was founded in 1807 witch means there were people living there way before this. it was part of Massachusetts back then i tried the county and everything else but there is a huge gap in history, i am also trying to find out when the RR went away, there was a train station right in town its on the map but never any dates when it was gone. no history at all on this. any help would be great. i love to read so if u have links send them ill check them out.

 

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[DizzyDigger]

I've been to Houlton..used to cross the border there when on my way to Halifax, usually with a load of produce.

It's a cool area..hope you're able to find some of the old maps.

Did a little looking for you (waiting for the Super Bowl to start) and came up with a couple that might be helpful. Check out the old schoolhouse site on that first map.

Map of Houlton, ca. 1870

Map showing location of historic buildings such as the Unitarian Church on North Street; Market Square with the Snell House, First National Bank, and the music hall; Court Street with the Court House, Exchange Hotel, Opera House, Congregational House, Baptist Church; Main Street with the Customs...

www.mainememory.net

Houlton, Maine 1884 - Old Map Maine Fire Insurance Index

Reproductions of historic maps, bird's eye views, and more.

shop.old-maps.com

 

[Almy]

Houlton was just inside the US when the border was set between the US and the British territory which later became Canada. There were border incidents that might have involved Houlton around the time of the War of 1812. Some historical sleuthing might reveal something about what was there.

 

[Red-Coat]

There’s a short “History of the town of Houlton, Maine, from 1804 to 1883” [published 1884] available as a free download from the Internet Archive at the link below. No log-in or account required. Not exactly what you’re looking for (no maps), but it does give some insight to the town’s earlier history.

https://dn790000.ca.archive.org/0/items/historyoftownofh00kend/historyoftownofh00kend.pdf

 

[Mackaydon]

The railroad was part of the CP line from Calais through Wait Jct., McAdams Jct. and Debec before reaching Houlton. You might try contacting CP for years of ops.
You're probably seen these pics: https://www.nashuacitystation.org/location/maine/aroostook/houlton/gallery/
Don in SoCal

 

[Mackaydon]

The NB&C started service to Houlton on November 9, 1870, more than 20 years before the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad started service to Houlton.

New Brunswick and Canadian Railroad Station, Houlton, ca. 1890

The New Brunswick and Canadian Railroad station and surrounding yard in Houlton. The NB&C started service to Houlton on November 9, 1870, more than 20 years before the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad started service to Houlton. NB&C was vital for transportation and for shipping goods in and out...

www.mainememory.net

The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad ceased operations of passenger cars by the early 1960s.
Don in SoCal