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Shiretowners are throwing a Bicentennial Party and everybody's invited to attend!

In 1801, intrepid settlers Joseph Houlton and John Putnam checked out the lands along the Meduxnekeag River while surveying the region for Massachusetts.  Houlton and Putnam brought their families to settle near the Meduxnekeag in 1807.  Their settlement became Houlton 24 years later.

Two hundred years later, Houlton celebrates a history rich in agriculture, industry, churches, civic organizations, and people - especially the people who not only established Houlton as the thriving Shiretown of Aroostook County, but also served their state and nation well since 1907.

Planning for the Houlton Bicentennial has taken place for some time, and starting Tuesday, August 14, Houlton residents, natives, and friends from across the country will converge on Market Square and other local landmarks to honor the Shiretown, the official seat of Aroostook County.

And while the official Houlton Bicentennial festivities take place in August, be sure to visit Houlton this spring, summer, and fall to check out the other activities taking place - and the special sites that make Houlton a unique place!

Houlton's Bicentennial Program Guide Interested in Houlton's history?  Take a look at our program guide that was distributed through regional newspapers.  It not only highlights our past, but also contains articles about current businesses and regional highlights.

Additional information can be found at the Houlton Chamber of Commerce site.