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Pike, Frederick Augustus

U.S. RepresentativesBy Jim February 19, 2012 Leave a comment

Frederick A. Pike, courtesy Maine State Museum

(1816-1886) a U.S. Representative, was born in Calais on December 9, 1816. He attended the common schools and the Washington Academy in East Machias; and was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1837. He studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Calais in 1840 and was mayor of Calais in 1852 and…

Calais

Cities & Towns, Coastal, EcologyBy Jim October 10, 2011 1 Comment

in eastern, coastal Washington County and named for the French port, was briefly settled in 1604 when a French expedition arrived on St. Croix Island. Today it features late 19th century historic brick structures, modern state and federal buildings, and a visitor center. Home to Washington County Community College. See video and photos.