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The Baxter House was built before 1806 at the place where the Baxter Library is now. It was bought in 1907 and moved by James P. Baxter who fixed it up. James P. Baxter, who lived in Gorham, was the mayor of Portland six times.

In July, 1901, the electric trolley began working in Gorham. It went from Gorham to Portland every hour. The trolleys stopped being used when cars became popular.

Governor Frederick Robie was born in Gorham in 1822. He was the governor of Maine two times. A building was named for him at what is now the University of Southern Maine. The building was used as a home for students.