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Welcome to Paris, ME
Paris was the home of one Vice President of the United States, Hannibal Hamlin who served with President Abraham Lincoln in his first term. Paris has also been home to four Governors of the State of Maine, Albion Parris, Enoch Lincoln, Hannibal Hamlin and Sidney Perham.
Paris is located on top of a Paleozoic bed of quartz crystallization called Pegmatite, in which many semi-precious gems and rare minerals can be found. Beryl, Garnet, Tourmaline, Amethyst and Smokey Quartz have been found here.
Originally the township was large enough for two towns. This became a reality in 1957 when West Paris incorporated and held their first town meeting on January 2, 1958. North Paris was included under West Paris while the Town of Paris was comprised of South Paris, the commercial center, and Paris Hill, a residential community.
NOTICE
TOWN OF PARIS
PUBLIC NOTICE SIGNAGE The Town of Paris would like to alert the public that signage is not allowed in the town's landscaped traffic islands, including but not limited to the traffic islands located at Routes 26, 117 and 119 in Market Square and the traffic island located at the intersection of Route 26 and Paris Hill Road. Signage is not allowed in any of the town's public parks, including Moore Park. Please also note that signage is not allowed at the mouth of Moore Park near the intersection of Route 26 and High Street. Any signage (or other similar item) that is placed in these specified locations or any other similar town-owned and maintained locations will be immediately removed. Placing signage in these locations not ony causes unnecessary litter to accumulate, but poses a safety risk as drivers who pass through the area attempt to read the signs while driving. Please call the Director of Parks & Recreation at 743-2501 with any questions.
