History · Bangor

Bangor’s history is
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1806established
2old images & papers
0recent photos

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Settlement commenced around 1806. The town of Bangor was organized from the town of Dickinson in 1812. The town lost some territory upon the later foundation of the town of Brandon in 1828.

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1806Established
1870s2 items · Bangor (Township); West Bangor (Villa…Commons
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