{"id":17824,"date":"2020-11-01T11:26:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T16:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=17824"},"modified":"2022-11-01T19:34:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T23:34:02","slug":"monticello","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/monticello\/","title":{"rendered":"Monticello"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome to Monticello!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17827 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/montic01-180x206-1.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Monticello\" width=\"180\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/montic01-180x206-1.jpg 180w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/montic01-180x206-1-105x120.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Originally named Wellington Plantation after its first owner, the town of Monticello was incorporated in 1846 and derived its name from Thomas Jefferson&#8217;s Virginia estate. (<a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/monticello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>) The town&#8217;s economy is based on agriculture, primarily potatoes, and the beautiful northern branch of the Meduxnekeag River winds its way through the surrounding farmland.<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traillink.com\/trail\/southern-bangor-and-aroostook-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Southern Bangor &amp; Aroostook Trail<\/a><\/strong> <em>Monticello, ME 04760<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Check out additional activities in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/central-aroostook\/bridgewater\/\"><strong>Bridgewater<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/littleton\/\"><strong>Littleton<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Blue-Moose-Lodge-887372781310966\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blue Moose Lodge<\/a><\/strong> <em>180 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 254-2084<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Great restaurant located just outside of Houlton with handcrafted foods and beverages, new and fresh ideas, and quality meals and service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Monticello-Country-Store-324028367943812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Monticello Country Store<\/strong><\/a> <em>419 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-4425<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Classic country store offering fresh pizza and other food along with a wide selection of grocery items!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18292 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgewater \/ Monticello\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-317x178.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-634x357.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-846x476.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-951x535.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/BridgeMonti-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildernesspinescampground.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wilderness Pines Campground<\/a><\/strong><em> 83 West Conroy Lake Rd, Monticello, ME 04760<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Serenity, nature, and everything else you could want from a campground!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>More lodging options can be found in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/central-aroostook\/bridgewater\/\"><strong>Bridgewater<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/houlton\/houlton-lodging\/\"><strong>Houlton<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Country-Goose-Gift-Shop-377504335616205\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Country Goose Gift Shop<\/strong><\/a> <em>770 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-9351<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Offering a variety of unique &#8220;country primitive&#8221; homewares, including furniture, decorations, birdhouses, candles, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/designsbythestitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Designs By The Stitch<\/strong><\/a> <em>356 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-9849<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Offering high-quality custom embroidery for all occasions at a great price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodprocessing.cc\/company-folsoms-custom-meat-cutting-in-monticello-me-26995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Folsom&#8217;s Custom Meat Cutting<\/strong><\/a> <em>237 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-2129<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Local butcher providing the highest-quality cuts!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Monticello-Country-Store-324028367943812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Monticello Country Store<\/strong><\/a> <em>419 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-4425<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Classic country convenience store. (Also offering fresh pizza, other food, and a wide selection of grocery items!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/my-mothers-garden-me.hub.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>My Mother&#8217;s Garden<\/strong><\/a> <em>808 US-1, <span class=\"locality\">Monticello<\/span>, <span class=\"region\">ME<\/span> <\/em><span class=\"region\"><em>04760 | (<\/em><\/span><em>207) 538-9205<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"region\">Monticello-based greenhouse offering a variety of lovely ornamental plants!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccmaine.org\/thrift-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Threads of Hope<\/strong><\/a> <em>155 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 538-4051<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Local outlet of a thrift store chain operated by Catholic Charities Maine with great deals on clothes, linens, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/\">Back to Southern Aroostook Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Monticello! 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