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Visit Norway & South Paris, Maine in the western foothills. Historically mill and factory towns, they’re now revitalized and offer self-guided tours. Visit Ordway Grove and the Roberts Farm Preserve for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Located in Oxford County, Maine, Norway is a picturesque town nestled amid the stunning forests and lakes of Western Maine. Covering approximately 47 square miles, the town's geography is characterized by rolling hills, pristine lakes, and a charming downtown area.
The Norway Historical Society, founded in 1974 and incorporated in 1977, is dedicated to preserving the long history of the town and the many great contributions of its citizens. The Society’s home, located at the corner of Main and Whitman Streets in downtown Norway, is the Mark P. Smith house.
The town of Norway encompasses an area made up of several tracts of land granted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Maine did not become a separate state until 1820). One of these tracts was purchased by Captain Henry Rust of Salem, Massachusetts and became known as Rust’s Plantation or Rustfield.
Norway Maine. The unique historic charm of Norway can be found on Main Street and its country roads. The town has a very friendly and historic downtown district with shops, artistic outlets, and restaurants. Norway offers many various types of services, recreation, and activities. Norway was settled in 1786 as Rustfield.
[NOR-way] is a town in Oxford County, incorporated on March 9, 1797 from Waterford Plantation. After annexing an unincorporated gore in 1821, it swapped land with Paris (1859, 1861). Grange Hall (2003) Post Office (2003) Apparently the town was not named for the Scandinavian country.
Norway is a small town in Oxford County (Maine). It is home to Lake Pennesseewassee, a recreation area. Get in. Get around. See. Norway Historical Society & Museum, 471 Main St. Historical Walking Tour of Norway. Do. Buy. Eat. Cafe Nomad, 450 Main St, ☏ +1 207 739-2249. M-F 7AM-4PM, Sa 8AM-3PM, closed on Sundays.
