Livermore, Maine

Livermore had originally been a grant from the state of Massachusetts to certain people for services in an expedition, which was against Port Royal.

[3] The town was named for Deacon Elijah Livermore, a pioneer settler born in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Major Thomas Fish had originally been from Worcester County, Oxford, Massachusetts.

Deacon Ellijah Livermore had arrived in 1779, building the first mill near Long Pond in 1782.

[4] In 1795 as Livermore familiarized, a county line was established based on the Androscoggin River.

Early 19th Century in Livermore, Maine had mostly consisted of farmland which provided products such as dairy to numerous markets around the New England area.

As the 19th Century progressed, Livermore had quickly advanced New England's lifestyle through their farmland and involvement to the mills.

As the industrial revolution developed, this small town in Maine had progressed important roles such as the paper mills, logging, and lumber.

Livermore is well known for its long and round ponds, which are located in the northern part of town.

This foundation had converted the Washburn home into a historical museum to provide the community with remarkable stories of the 19th and 20th century and with the intent to preserve the land and buildings.

The Norlands is a family home of Israel Washburn, one of the many industrial and political rulers of the 19th Century.

Opened in 1821, today the Norlands is a popular historical museum in which offers a variety of activities to experience the rural life of the Washburn family.

The Norlands Living History Center buildings includes the famous Norlands mansion, a 19th-century schoolhouse, a library specifically for the Washburn family, a barn for farm animals, a meeting house and a farmers cottage.

The name "Spruce Mountain" comes from a local ski slope, located in Jay Maine.

Spruce Mountain colors are Black, Green and White, and the mascot is the Phoenix.

Androscoggin County map