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Gorham
Gorham is a town in Cumberland County, incorporated on October 30, 1764 from Gorhamtown Plantation. In succeeding years, it annexed land from Standish (1831, 1839) and from Scarborough (1864).
First called Narragansett Number 7, it was granted to men who had fought in the Narragansett War of 1675 and to their heirs.
Gorham Academy, founded in 185, became the Western State Normal School, the University of Maine at Gorham, and now the Gorham Campus of the University of Southern Maine.
The home of former governor Percival P. Baxter has been a museum of Indian artifacts and rare coins.
From Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)
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Population: 14141Population Density: 279County: CumberlandSchool District: Gorham School DepartmentAverage Property Value: $245,000Area: 49.9 sq milesMedian Income: $59,012Affordability Index*: 0.70Official Web site
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Jan 12, 2008 11:37 AMHello, My husband and I are planning on moving to Maine toward the end of April. We like what we read about your town like to know more. Mr and Mrs Peter D. Camilli