Henry C. Merriam | Maine's Aroostook County

Henry C. Merriam

Civil War Medal of Honor Winner

Rank and organization: Lieutenant Colonel, 73d U.S. Colored Troops.

Place and date: At Fort Blakely, Ala., 9 April 1865.

Entered service at: Houlton, Maine.

Born: Houlton, Maine.

Date of issue: 28 June 1894.

Citation: Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault.

MGEN Merriam is buried in Arlington National cemetery.

Madawaska River Run

Race over Madawaska River as you paddle!

5/25/24

Guided Tour of the Presque Isle Air Museum and former Presque Isle Army Air Base aboard Molly the Trolley

Take a tour of Presque Isle Air Museum and the former Presque Isle Air Base aboard Molly the Trolley

6/7/24

P.I. First Friday Downtown Art Walk

Join us downtown to celebrate the creative world with gallery openings and art shows!

6/21/24 – 6/22/24

State Of Maine Soap Box Derby Race

State Of Maine Soap Box Derby Racing! The "Thrill Of The Hill" At Community Park, Houlton Maine. ...

6/22/24

Guided Tour of the Presque Isle Air Museum and former Presque Isle Army Air Base aboard Molly the Trolley

Take a tour of Presque Isle Air Museum and the former Presque Isle Air Base aboard Molly the Trolley

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Deals

5/1/24 – 7/29/24

Private Cabin Escape on the Fish River, Aroostook County

A Beautiful Spot on the Quiet Shores of the Fish River! Located on the Fish River in beautiful Fort Kent Maine, Whispering Falls Campground offers a waterfront cabin rental within a few minute's walk to Fish River Falls and just 2.5 miles from downtown...

5/1/24 – 7/30/24

Magic Cabin Rental 1/2 Mile from East Grand Lake

You and the whole family are invited to exscape and relax in Maine's Aroostook County. Weston, Maine is set in the middle of the East Grand Lake Region and water activities abound along with great hikes, fishing, hunting, and festivals - you'll only be...

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