Funeral Homes near Monson

Facts about the city

Monson is a town in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. The population was 686 at the 2010 census. The town is located on Route 15 which is a somewhat major route north to the well known Moosehead Lake Region, to which Monson is sometimes considered a gateway. This route ultimately leads to the Canadian Province of Quebec.The town is well known in local and state history, but is minimally known elsewhere, although contributions by the town, and its location are notable. It is the last town located on the Appalachian Trail at the beginning (or end) of the 100-Mile Wilderness. It is not uncommon to see many hikers in town resting before (or after) their trip into the Wilderness, and several lodging places in town cater directly to these hikers.

Monson Obituaries

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on April 18th, 2020 that Mary Jane Erickson (Leavitt) passed away in Monson, Maine.  Ms. Erickson was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Jane's life.

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on January 12th, 2020 that Flora Ann Anderson passed on in Monson, Maine.  Anderson was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Flora Ann's life.

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on January 10th, 2020 that Burton Glen V Packard perished in Monson, Maine.  Packard was 50 years old and was born in Sarasota, FL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Burton Glen V's life.

It was written on May 30th, 2014 that Lucinda "Cindy" Niesar (Forbus) died in Spearfish, South Dakota.  Ms. Niesar was 78 years old and was born in Monson, ME.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lucinda "Cindy"'s life.

History

The town was greatly impacted by the revenue and income generated by the company, and had as many as 250 workers who lived either in town or in several communities around the town. Since the 1990s, Monson has increased again in tourism and, with the closure of Moosehead Manufacturing, many consider Monson (as well as much of Piscataquis County), to cater towards tourism. The town had a hotel, and even a steamboat that took people on trips on Lake Hebron in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but due to several causes, the hotel and many of the local businesses dealing with tourism in the early 20th century were diminished. As of the 2000 United States Census census, the town had a population of 666. Previously the town was part of a piece of land granted to both Hebron Academy and Monson Academy by the state of Massachusetts in 1811.