New Sweden, Maine - Wikipedia
WEBNew Sweden is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 577 at the 2020 census. [2] History. Starting in 1870, a Swedish-immigrant colony was established by the State of Maine in Aroostook County.
New Sweden - Maine: An Encyclopedia
WEB[NEW SWEE-dehn] is a town in Aroostook County, incorporated on January 29, 1895 from New Sweden Plantation, itself organized in 1876 from township T15 R3 WELS. After the Civil War, Maine, like other states, was losing population to the great westward migration.
New Sweden Historical Society | New Sweden ME - Facebook
WEBNew Sweden Historical Society, New Sweden, Maine. 2,379 likes · 133 talking about this · 86 were here. http://www.maineswedishcolony.info/stock/index.html Help us preserve …
Hiking Trails in New Sweden, ME: Exploring the Maine Wilderness
WEBNew Sweden, ME is a hidden gem for those who love the great outdoors. Located in northern Maine, this charming town is surrounded by vast forests and tranquil lakes, providing endless opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Rare family discovery unlocks crucial links to Aroostook's Swedish ...
WEBSep 29, 2023 · NEW SWEDEN, Maine — An Aroostook native is giving New Sweden residents a rare personal glimpse into how her family helped found the town and the region’s first Swedish colony.
Plan Your Trip to New Sweden: Best of New Sweden Tourism
WEBNew Sweden Tourism: Tripadvisor has reviews of New Sweden Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best New Sweden resource.
New Sweden Maine Pioneers Made Railroad Men Rich
WEBOn June 25, 1870, a little colony of handpicked Swedish farmers set out on a month-long journey from Gothenburg to the primeval wilds of northeastern Maine. Propelled by crop failures and the difficulty of surviving on tiny plots of …
THE BEST Things to Do in New Sweden - Tripadvisor
WEBTop Things to Do in New Sweden, Maine: See Tripadvisor's traveller reviews and photos of New Sweden tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in New Sweden.
New Sweden - Undiscovered Maine - University of Maine
WEBVÄLKOMMEN to Maine’s Sweedish Colony. According to Aroostook Maine, “On July 23, 1870, a Swedish Colony was established by the State of Maine. The State had appointed William Widgery Thomas, Jr. to travel to Sweden. There, he recruited the first 51 immigrants who created the township of New Sweden.
Maine's only Swedish summer festival returning for in-person ...
WEBJun 9, 2022 · NEW SWEDEN, Maine — People with ties to the original Swedish immigrants of northern Maine will have double reason to celebrate this June, as New Sweden’s Midsommar returns and hosts a delayed celebration of the town’s founding.