Littleton
Welcome to Littleton!
The town of Littleton was incorporated in 1856 from earlier land grants to Framingham Academy and Williams College around 1800 and thrived as an agricultural center, primarily growing potatoes. “Josiah Little bought the Williams portion sometime before 1840 and the town is named after him”. (McCauley p.100 – The Names of Maine) Today Littleton is home to the government of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the original inhabitants of this area, and potatoes remain an important crop for local farmers.
Activities
- The Maine Solar System Model – Neptune & Pluto US-1, Littleton, ME 04730
- Located in Aroostook County is the world’s largest complete 3-D, 40-mile long scale model of the solar system, representing from the Sun to Pluto. The model was built by various Aroostook County community members and was formally unveiled in June 2003. Neptune and Pluto are both located along Route 1 in Littleton!
Maine Solar System Model – Neptune
- Located in Aroostook County is the world’s largest complete 3-D, 40-mile long scale model of the solar system, representing from the Sun to Pluto. The model was built by various Aroostook County community members and was formally unveiled in June 2003. Neptune and Pluto are both located along Route 1 in Littleton!
- Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum 1678 US-1, Littleton, ME 04730 | (207) 538-9300
- A true gem for anyone interested in farms and farming! Open Thursday-Saturday afternoons seasonally or by appointment.
- Southern Bangor & Aroostook Trail Littleton, ME 04730
- The 37-mile trail runs mostly through farmland and occasionally goes into forests and wetlands. It is part of a 1,200-mile network of thoroughfares for ATVs in the county, the largest east of the Mississippi River, and is also popular for hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, and snowshoeing!
- Watson Settlement Bridge Framingham Rd, Littleton, ME 04730
- One of Maine’s beautiful covered bridges, the historic Watson Settlement Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Maine, built with the Howe Truss system.
- Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowsled Club Wiley Rd, Littleton, ME 04730 |(207) 538-9042
- Littleton’s premier snowmobile club, working hard to maintain local trails connecting Littleton with Maine’s extensive statewide snowmobiling trail network.
Dining
- Check out dining options available in nearby Houlton and Monticello!
Lodging
- Check out lodging options available in nearby Houlton and Monticello!
Shops & Services
- A Second Look Antique Shop 11 Little Rd, Littleton, ME 04730 | (361) 445-2445
- Offering a variety of vintage and historical items, along with some new locally-made gift products!
- Front Ridge Guide Service 207 Wiley Rd, Littleton, ME 04730 | (207) 538-0182
- “Specializing in bear over bait and guided moose hunts.” Front Ridge Guide Service claims to have a near 100% success rate.
- Additional shops & services are available in nearby Houlton and Monticello.