{"id":17946,"date":"2020-11-06T16:02:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T21:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=17946"},"modified":"2022-10-31T10:48:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:48:25","slug":"merrill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/merrill\/","title":{"rendered":"Merrill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Welcome to Merrill!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8059 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Snowstorm in Easton Aroostook County Snowmobiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-105x59.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-317x179.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-423x238.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2019\/09\/Snowstorm-in-Easton.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The small town of Merrill was incorporated in 1911 from the earlier township and plantation of the same name, named for Captain William Merrill, an early owner, and resident of the township. (<a href=\"https:\/\/maineanencyclopedia.com\/merrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Source<\/strong><\/a>) The town&#8217;s economy is based primarily on agriculture and forestry, and it has become a popular stop for ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts for its many trails.<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maineiat.org\/the-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>International Appalachian Trail<\/strong><\/a> <em>Merrill, ME 04780<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The International Appalachian Trail passes right through Merrill, along Townline Road, with a lean-to shelter available for camping next to Roach Farm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional activities are available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/island-falls\/island-falls-activities\/\"><strong>Island Falls<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/moro\/\"><strong>Moro<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/oakfield\/\"><strong>Oakfield<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/smyrna\/\"><strong>Smyrna<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A variety of dining options are available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/island-falls\/island-falls-dining\/\"><strong>Island Falls<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/oakfield\/\"><strong>Oakfield<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/smyrna\/\"><strong>Smyrna<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lodging is available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/island-falls\/island-falls-lodging\/\"><strong>Island Falls<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/moro\/\"><strong>Moro<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/oakfield\/\"><strong>Oakfield<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/smyrna\/\"><strong>Smyrna<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dudleybrookguideservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dudley Brook Guide Service<\/a> <\/strong><\/strong><em>405 Rte 212, Merrill, Maine 04780 | (207) 757-8458<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Specializing in guided moose and bear hunts with rustic cabins and home cooked meals included!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Many shops &amp; services are available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/island-falls\/island-falls-shops-and-services\/\"><strong>Island Falls<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/oakfield\/\"><strong>Oakfield<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/smyrna\/\"><strong>Smyrna<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/aroostook-county-maine\/southern-aroostook\/\">Return to Southern Aroostook Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Merrill! The small town of Merrill was incorporated in 1911 from the earlier township and plantation of the same name, named for Captain William Merrill, an early owner, and resident of the township. 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