Headnote
PARIS, c. h., p. t., seat of justice of Oxford co., Me., 39 ms. W. of Augusta; from W. 593 MS. Watered by Little Androscoggin river. Pop. 682. (Fanning's, 1853)
Place Unit Type
City or Town
Containing Unit
Oxford County, ME

Paris, Maine (Fanning's, 1853)

Gazetteer/Almanac
PARIS, c. h., p. t., seat of justice of Oxford  co., Me., 39 ms. W. of Augusta; from W. 593 MS. Watered by Little Androscoggin river. Pop. 682.
Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer of the United States.... (New York: Phelps, Fanning & Co., 1853), 281.

Paris, Maine (Hayward)

Gazetteer/Almanac
Paris, Me., c. h. Oxford co. Paris is well watered and supplied with mill privileges by Little Androscoggin River, on which are several mills in the town. The soil is excellent, although in some parts uneven and mountainous. The principle village is well built, and pleasantly located. Paris lies 40 miles N. by W. from Portland.
John Hayward, Gazetteer of the United States of America.... (Philadelphia: James L. Gihon, 1854), 511.
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