| Perham is a town in Aroostook County, settled in 1856 and incorporated on March 26, 1897 from Perham Plantation. The Plantation had been organized for election purposes in 1867 and later named for Sidney Perham of Paris who was elected governor in 1871.
Located west of Caribou on Maine Route 228, Perham is an agricultural community.
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Maine: An Encyclopedia (www.themaineencyclopedia.com)
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