Fort Kent is located in northern Maine where the Fish River joins the St. John River. Joseph Nadeau; the first settler in Fort Kent; arrived in 1829. Acadian refugees from eastern Canada developed a farming community along the fertile river valleys; and within a short time other settlers from Canada and lower Maine came to make a new life. Fort Kent; remote from other populated areas; gradually developed into a thriving farming and lumbering community. An early pioneer; Maj. William Dickey was a strong advocate for the region and helped to establish the Madawaska Training School; a public school system; and improve roads. In 1902; the railroad connected to Fort Kent and provided needed freight and passenger services. As a border town; Fort Kent has enjoyed a colorful past; especially during the years of Prohibition; and a rich history that continues today.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MUST READ FOR THE GRAND CANYON VISITOR OR HISTORY BUFFBy Natalia MolinaWhitehurst and Images of America have done it again! This is a well-written. well researched book on the history of the Grand Canyon and Tusayan Village. known as the center of activity for all those visiting the Grand Canyon. As a visual person. I really appreciate all the wonderful photographs. Combing through the hundreds of them through the archives must have been really hard work.I was not aware that the canyon is one of the few national parks to house a cemetery. I read this book after my recent trip there. but next time. I shall pay a visit to the final resting place of some of the Grand Canyons historical celebrities noted by Whitehurst.This easy to read book. with great pictures and interesting facts is a must have when traveling to the area or planning to do so. You will not be disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Poorly. poorly written account of Tusayans history. Much ...By ArizonaPoorly. poorly written account of Tusayans history. Much of this "historical" account makes very little sense with too many inaccuracies throughout to point out. Definitely not worth the money. Total thumbs down on this inaccurate read.
