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The Moir Farm is an historic farmstead in Woodland, Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It was established in 1837 as one of the first white settler establishments in the Allagash region. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Aroostook County family has farmed the same acreage since 1953". spudman.com.
  2. "The Moir Farm part of rich Allagash history". Bangor Daily News. 9 January 2015.
  3. "History of the Moir Farm". Piscataquis Observer.
  4. "Moir Farms wrapping up successful harvest season". The County. October 18, 2018.
  5. "Parks and Public Lands: Maine DACF". www.maine.gov.

Coordinates: 46°53′53″N68°04′43″W / 46.8981°N 68.0785°W / 46.8981; -68.0785