Sherman
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History
The area now occupied by the town of Sherman was first settled in 1832 by Alfred Cushman. Before its incorporation as a town in 1862, the area was known as "Molunkus Mill" and "Golden Ridge Plantation." The town's name was derived from Senator John Sherman of Ohio.
The earliest settlers of the town migrated from the coastal areas of Maine as the shipbuilding industry declined, the first buildings constructed mostly of rough-hewn timber and wooden pegs, while some early structures utilized granite, which was transported to Sherman by oxen from Island Falls over primitive roads and paths.
Most early settlers were involved in the lumber industry, while nearby rivers transported products to market, and farming was undertaken on small scale until the railroad was extended through the town in 1893, greatly expanding the town's potato economy.
Early town meetings were held in rural schoolhouses until the construction of the first town hall in 1863, when town meetings were accompanied by a dinner.
Geography
Sherman is about ten miles east of the village of Stacyville, and about six miles south of Sherman Station.
Sherman Mills is about six miles east of Stacyville, and southeast of Sherman Station, along ME-11. However, the larger portion of Sherman Station is in Stacyville township, to the east, in Penobscot County, while Sherman and Sherman Mills are both villages within Sherman Township.
Lakes, ponds
- Macwahoc Lake
- Mud Pond
Rivers, brooks, streams
- Boot Swamp Brook
- Caldwell Brook
- Collison Brook
- Connerly Brook
- Hicks Brook
- Little Molunkus River
- Logan Brook
- Lufman Brook
- Macwahoc Stream
- Molunkus Stream
- Scudder Brook
- Tracy Brook
Wetlands
- Thousand Acres Bog
Culture
Libraries
Sherman Public Library
Wide variety of books available for loan and two computers with Internet access available for public use. After-school reading Program for ages 4 - 12, featuring stories, snacks, and crafts, held one day every month. Located at 9 Church Street, in the town of Sherman, Maine.
Operating schedule
- Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact information
- Librarian: Rose Bragdon
- Address: P.O. Box 276; Sherman, Maine 04776
- Phone: 207.365.4882
Churches
- Church of Faith
- Lifesong LJL Healing Ministry
- Mountain View Baptist Church
- Washburn Memorial United Church of Christ
Businesses
Government
Sherman has a Selectmen/Town Meeting/Manager type of government.
Town office
Municipal services provided include tax collection, Aroostook County Action Program, (ACAP) recreational vehicle registrations, plumbing permits, building permits, dog licensing, auto excise tax, motor vehicle registration, boat excise tax, vital records, public hearings, voting and voter's registration.
Operating hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact information
Town manager: Debra O'Roak
- Address: P.O. Box 96; Sherman, Maine 04776
- Phone: 207.365.4260
- Email: sherman@fairpoint.net
Demographics
As of the 2000 census, Sherman had a population of 937 people, living in 374 housing units.
Education
There are no schools in Sherman or Sherman Station. Sherman is a part of MSAD #25, and students are bused to schools in Stacyville.
Infrastructure
Roads
- I-95
- US-2
- ME-11
- ME-158
- Benedicta Road
- Church Street
- Cold Brook Road
- Cow Team Road
- Extract Road
- Gallison Road
- Gardner Street
- Gerry Road
- Golden Ridge Road
- Gould Road
- Grindstone Road
- Heath Street
- Hill Top Drive
- Island Falls Road
- Kelley Hill Road
- Lower Pond Road
- Main Street
- North Gallison Road
- North Road
- North Street
- Old Corner Road
- Ordway Drive
- Patterson Road
- Perrin Road
- Pine Tree Road
- Pond Road
- Prairie Road
- Qualey Drive
- School Street
- Scudder Road
- Sleeper Road
- Station Road
- Stubbs Road
- Thorne Road
- Upper Pond Road
- Woodbridge Corner Road
References
- DeLorme, "The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer", 28th Edition, 2005 ISBN 0-89933-282-X
