In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin
Times of India · 28 September 2026
Percival P. Baxter dedicated over thirty years of his life to creating Baxter State Park in Maine, now one of North America's largest state parks. His vision was to maintain the land's natural beau…
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