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For all Maine localities that begin with the letter P.

Sites should be submitted to the most appropriate town, city, village, island, plantation, territory beginning with the letter P.

Palermo

Zip Code: 04354 Originally called Sheepscott Great Pond. In 1804, Palermo was the 157th town to be incorporated in the state.

Zip Code: 04354

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Originally called Sheepscott Great Pond. In 1804, Palermo was the 157th town to be incorporated in the state.

Palmyra

Zip Code: 04965 Settled in 1800, and incorporated as a town in 1807.

Zip Code: 04965

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Settled in 1800, and incorporated as a town in 1807.

Paris

Zip Code: 04271 First settled in 1779, and called No. 4. Incorporated as the 82nd town in the state in 1793. Became the Shire town in 1805.

Zip Code: 04271

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First settled in 1779, and called No. 4. Incorporated as the 82nd town in the state in 1793. Became the Shire town in 1805.

Parkertown Township

An unorganized township, No 5,R3. Steamers used to make daily trips to head Azischos Falls during summer months.

Parlin Pond Township

Unorganized township in Somerset County.

Zip Code: 04047 Part of the territory originally sold to Francis Small and Nicholas Shapleigh by Native American Indian, Sagamore. The town was named in honor of first settler, Col. Thomas Parsons, and incorporated in 1785.

Zip Code: 04047

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Part of the territory originally sold to Francis Small and Nicholas Shapleigh by Native American Indian, Sagamore. The town was named in honor of first settler, Col. Thomas Parsons, and incorporated in 1785.

Passadumkeag

Zip Code: 04475 Name originates from Native American Indian meaning for 'quick water'. Town and part of Lowell were incorporated in 1835. In 1842, Lowell was set off.

Zip Code: 04475

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Name originates from Native American Indian meaning for ''quick water''. Town and part of Lowell were incorporated in 1835. In 1842, Lowell was set off.

Patten

Zip Code: 04765 Incorporated in 1841.

Zip Code: 04765

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Incorporated in 1841.

Peaks Island

Zip Code: 04108 Part of the city of Portland. See Portland.

Zip Code: 04108

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Part of the city of Portland.

See Portland.

Pemaquid

Zip code: 04558 Pemaquid is a village in the Town of Bristol. Sand beaches, an early settlement, and a lighthouse are located here.

Pemaquid is a village in the town of Bristol. Please submit websites to Regional/North America/United States/Maine/Localities/B/Bristol

Pembroke

Zip Code: 04666 Settled in 1770, and originally part of Dennysville. The town was set off and incorporate in 1832. Name comes from Native American Indian word, Pennemaquon.

Zip Code: 04666

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Settled in 1770, and originally part of Dennysville. The town was set off and incorporate in 1832. Name comes from Native American Indian word, Pennemaquon.

Penobscot

Zip Code: 04476 Originally known as Pentagoet, a word derived from an Indian name through the French. In 1787, town was incorporated and named from the Native American Indian, Penops (meaning, Rocky) and auke (meaning, place). See Castine.

Zip Code: 04476

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Originally known as Pentagoet, a word derived from an Indian name through the French. In 1787, town was incorporated and named from the Native American Indian, Penops (meaning, Rocky) and auke (meaning, place).

See Castine.

Penobscot Nation

Indian Island in Old Town, Maine is the home of the Penobscot. The Penobscot Indian Nation is the oldest operating government in North America with an unbroken succession of hereditary Chiefs and elected Tribal Governors dating to before 1568. -Maine Register-

Perham

Zip Code: 04766 Named in honor of Governor Sidney Perham of Paris. A settlement was established in 1860 by citizens from Oxford and Franklin Counties. Organized as a plantation in 1867, and incorporated as a town in 1897.

Zip Code: 04766

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Named in honor of Governor Sidney Perham of Paris. A settlement was established in 1860 by citizens from Oxford and Franklin Counties. Organized as a plantation in 1867, and incorporated as a town in 1897.

Perkins Township

Unorganized township located 18 miles west of Farmington in Franklin County. Named for Dr. Perkins of Farmington who owned the territory. Organization as a Plantation repealed. Zip Code: 04225

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Perry

Zip Code: 04667 Plantation No. 1 was sold by Massachusetts in 1783 to General Lincoln, and settled by 1784. Town was incorporated in 1818.

Zip Code: 04667

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Plantation No. 1 was sold by Massachusetts in 1783 to General Lincoln, and settled by 1784. Town was incorporated in 1818.

Peru

Zip Code: 04272 Town composed of five grants and tracts, known as Thompson's Grant, Fox's Grant, Peck's Grant, and Lunt's Upper and Lower Grants. Area was first in 1793, by people coming from Westbrook and Falmouth. In 1812, the area was incorporated as Plantation No. 1, and later, in 1821, became the town of Peru.

Zip Code: 04272

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Town composed of five grants and tracts, known as Thompson''s Grant, Fox''s Grant, Peck''s Grant, and Lunt''s Upper and Lower Grants. Area was first in 1793, by people coming from Westbrook and Falmouth. In 1812, the area was incorporated as Plantation No. 1, and later, in 1821, became the town of Peru.

Phillips

Zip Code: 04966 Settled about 1791, and named Curatevo, in honor of a foreign port visited by Captain Allen. Area granted in 1794 to Jacob Abbott. In 1812, name was changed to honor a former landowner, M. Phillips. 193rd town in the state to be incorporated. In 1823, a part of town was set off as Salem.

Zip Code: 04966

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Settled about 1791, and named Curatevo, in honor of a foreign port visited by Captain Allen. Area granted in 1794 to Jacob Abbott. In 1812, name was changed to honor a former landowner, M. Phillips. 193rd town in the state to be incorporated. In 1823, a part of town was set off as Salem.

See Salem Township.

Phippsburg

Zip Code: 04562 Area is rich in early settlement history. In 1607, Sir George Popham established one of the first posts in America from part of the Pejepscot Purchase. In 1716, a fishing village located in the vicinity was renamed, Augusta. Later, during Lovell's war, the village was abandoned. A resettlement occurred around 1737. In 1814, a part of Georgetown was set aside, renamed for Sir William Phipps, and incorporated as the Town of Phippsburg.

Zip Code: 04562

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Area is rich in early settlement history. In 1607, Sir George Popham established one of the first posts in America from part of the Pejepscot Purchase. In 1716, a fishing village located in the vicinity was renamed, Augusta. Later, during Lovell''s war, the village was abandoned. A resettlement occurred around 1737. In 1814, a part of Georgetown was set aside, renamed for Sir William Phipps, and incorporated as the Town of Phippsburg.

Pittsfield

Zip Code: 04967 Settled in 1794 and called Plymouth Gore. Incorporated in 1819 as Warsaw. Later name changed to honor William Pitts, a large landowner in the town.

Zip Code: 04967

Settled in 1794 and called Plymouth Gore. Incorporated in 1819 as Warsaw. Later name changed to honor William Pitts, a large landowner in the town.

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Plaisted

Zip Code: 04767 Village in the town of Eagle Lake.

Zip Code: 04767

Village in the town of Eagle Lake.

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Pleasant Point Reservation

Passamaquoddy Tribe Pleasant Point Reservation located near Perry, Maine.

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Plymouth

Zip Code: 04969 Incorporated in 1826.

Zip Code: 04969

Incorporated in 1826.

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Poland

Zip Code: 04274 First settled by Rev. Jonathan Scott, and called Bakerstown. Incorporated the 93rd town in 1795. Later renamed by Moses Emery. Portions of town set off to eventually become the towns of Minot, Auburn, Danville, and Mechanic Falls.

Zip Code: 04274

First settled by Rev. Jonathan Scott, and called Bakerstown. Incorporated the 93rd town in 1795. Later renamed by Moses Emery. Portions of town set off to eventually become the towns of Minot, Auburn, Danville, and Mechanic Falls.

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Poland Spring

Zip Code: 04274 Village in the town of Poland.

Zip Code: 04274

Village in the town of Poland.

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Pond Cove

Zip Code: 04107 Part of the town of Cape Elizabeth.

Zip Code: 04107

Part of the town of Cape Elizabeth.

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Portage

Zip Code: 04768 A village in the town of Portage Lake. See Portage Lake.

Zip Code: 04768

A village in the town of Portage Lake.

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Port Clyde

Zip: 04855 Village located in the town of St. George.

Zip: 04855

Village located in the town of St. George.

Powers Gore

Unorganized territory also known as No.11, R.17 located in Aroostook county.

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Prospect Harbor

Zip Code: 04669 A village in the town of Gouldsboro. See Gouldsboro.

Zip Code: 04669

A village in the town of Gouldsboro.

See Gouldsboro.

Prouts Neck

Zip Code: 04074 Part of the town of Scarborough.

Zip Code: 04074

Part of the town of Scarborough.

See Scarborough.