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St Agatha

Town on Long Lake in Aroostook County

730Population (2020)
35.03Square miles
1899Incorporated
North WoodsRegion

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Located in northern Aroostook County along the shores of Long Lake, St. Agatha is a small community with roots in French-Canadian and Acadian heritage. Incorporated in 1899, the town was home to 730 residents as of the 2020 census.

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About St. Agatha, Maine

Located in northern Aroostook County, the town of St. Agatha borders Frenchville to the north and west, Madawaska to the east, and sits along the shores of Long Lake. As of the 2020 census, St. Agatha had a population of 730 residents and 490 total housing units, down from 747 residents in 2010. The town had reached a peak population of 1,874 in 1940. In 2010, there were 357 households and 215 families. American Community Survey estimates report the median age as 55.3 years.

Local Government

The town uses a Board of Selectmen, an Annual Town Meeting held in June, and an appointed Town Manager. The Town Office is located at 419 Main Street, PO Box 110, St. Agatha, Maine 04772, with the primary ZIP code 04772. The office phone is (207) 543-7305, the fax is (207) 543-7306, and the town manager can be reached by email at townmanager@stagatha.com. Office hours are closed Monday, open Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Education

St. Agatha is part of Maine School Administrative District 33 (MSAD #33), which serves Frenchville and St. Agatha. Pre-K through 5th-grade students attend Dr. Levesque Elementary School, while secondary students attend Wisdom Middle High School at 368 Main Street in St. Agatha. The district provides French instruction across grades Pre-K through 12, featuring Dual Language Instruction and two-way immersion for English Language Learners. Regional career and technical education is provided to high school students at the St. John Valley Technology Center on U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville.

Community Life and Historic Landmarks

The Ste-Agathe Historical Society works to preserve local Acadian and French-Canadian heritage from its campus on Main Street. Located at 534 Main Street, the Pelletier-Marquis House is an Acadian working-class home museum featuring a rock foundation, low ceilings, wide floorboards, buckwheat chaff insulation, and St. John Valley stile and panel ceilings. The house was built in 1854 by André Pelletier, expanded circa 1890, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2026, and is interpreted with the National Park Service's Maine Acadian Culture network. Behind it sits the Preservation Center, which houses collections of religious, educational, farming, textile, military, and lumbering artifacts along with family genealogical records. In 2020, the Longfellow School, an early one-room schoolhouse, was moved from Route 162 to 534 Main Street for preservation. Nearby at 384 Main Street, the Long Lake Public Library opened in July 2007 and partners with the historical society to offer year-round access to local history and genealogy publications.

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Long Lake and Outdoor Recreation

Long Lake is a 6,000-acre, 12-mile-long water body that is the deepest lake in the Fish River Chain. It is known for lake trout, brook trout, and landlocked salmon fishing. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry operates an accessible public boat launch with a hard-surface ramp and trailer parking on the lake. A public swimming and picnic area on Long Lake is located at 641 Main Street. In town, St. Agatha Community Park is situated at 334 Cleveland Road. The St. Agatha Recreation Department maintains walking trails, a tennis court, a playground with swings, and a baseball field. Trail riders can access more than 30 miles of trails and two scenic view rest stops maintained by the St. Agatha ATV Club.

Annual Events

Long Lake hosts two major winter events. Held annually in late January, the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby began in 2006 and is Maine's largest ice fishing tournament. Derby headquarters and its primary weigh-in station are based at the Lakeview Restaurant in St. Agatha, and proceeds benefit the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund. In addition, the Acadian Pond Hockey Classic is a two-day 3-on-3 outdoor tournament held on Long Lake that attracts players and spectators from both Canada and the United States.

Local Economy

The local economy sees seasonal increases during summer and winter driven by Long Lake. In the St. Agatha ZIP Code Tabulation Area (04762), the median household income is $58,333, the employment rate is estimated at 42.6%, and there are 8 employer establishments according to County Business Patterns data. The town commercial directory includes businesses in auto repair, banking and credit unions, building supplies, lodging, restaurants, trucking, and welding and fabrication.

Getting Around

Maine State Route 162 runs along the shore of Long Lake and serves as the town's Main Street, connecting northwest to U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville and south toward Sinclair. The St. Agatha Public Works Department manages snow removal and upkeep on local roads and three State-aid routes. Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS) provides demand-response public bus service in the area. Regional general aviation is served by Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (FVE) in neighboring Frenchville, while commercial flights operate out of Presque Isle International Airport (PQI).

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History of St Agatha

In 1847, Menon Ouellette came from Canada and built a lumber camp at the head of Long Lake, clearing land for a farm the following spring. Before its formal municipal organization, this early settlement at the head of the lake was known as Lac A Menon. By 1865, more than thirty families had settled there, with the majority of these early arrivals coming from Madawaska. Carrying French-Canadian and Acadian heritage, these inhabitants established a local economy centered around farming and lumbering. In 1871, the neighboring settlement of Dickeyville was organized into the town of Frenchville, and Lac A Menon became part of Frenchville until its separation.

In the fall of 1889, Bishop Healy established an autonomous parish named Ste. Agathe, with Reverend Ernest Estenave serving as its first pastor. The parish was named in honor of Saint Agatha, a third-century Sicilian saint. A decade later, taking its name from this Catholic parish, St. Agatha officially separated from Frenchville and was incorporated as Maine's 466th town on March 17, 1899.

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Population

2010 Decennial Census Households
At the 2010 U.S. Census, St. Agatha had 357 households and 215 families living in the town.[1]
2020 Decennial Census Population
The town of St. Agatha had a total population of 730 residents at the 2020 decennial census.[1]
2020 Decennial Census Population
According to the 2020 U.S. Decennial Census, the population of St. Agatha town was 730.[2]
2020 Housing Units Count
The 2020 Decennial Census recorded 490 total housing units in St. Agatha town.[2]
Historical Population Peak
St. Agatha reached its recorded decennial census population peak in 1940 with 1,874 residents, after which it experienced a long-term downward trend.[1]
Median Age
According to American Community Survey estimates reported via Census Reporter, the median age in St. Agatha town was 55.3 years.[3]
Population Change (2010 to 2020)
The population of St. Agatha decreased from 747 in the 2010 census to 730 in the 2020 census, a decline of about 2.3 percent.[1]
History (9)
Annexation to Frenchville
In 1871, the neighboring settlement of Dickeyville was organized into the town of Frenchville, and Lac A Menon became part of Frenchville until its separation.[4]
Cultural Heritage
The early inhabitants of the community were of French-Canadian and Acadian heritage, establishing an economy centered around farming and lumbering.[5]
Early Population Growth
By 1865, more than thirty families had settled at the head of the lake, with the majority of the early settlers arriving from Madawaska.[4]
Early Settlement Name
Before its formal municipal organization, the early settlement at the head of Long Lake was known as 'Lac A Menon.'[4]
First Settler
Menon Ouellette came from Canada and built a lumber camp at the head of Long Lake in 1847, clearing land for a farm the following spring.[4]
Incorporation Date
St. Agatha was incorporated as Maine's 466th town on March 17, 1899, having previously separated from Frenchville.[6]
Incorporation Date
St. Agatha was officially incorporated on March 17, 1899, as the 466th town in the State of Maine, after setting off from Frenchville.[4]
Parish Establishment
In the fall of 1889, Bishop Healy established an autonomous parish named 'Ste. Agathe,' with Reverend Ernest Estenave serving as its first pastor.[4]
Town Name Origin
The town took its name from the Catholic parish established ten years prior, which was named in honor of Saint Agatha, a third-century Sicilian saint.[4]
Government (6)
Form of Government
The Town of St. Agatha is governed by a Board of Selectmen, an Annual Town Meeting held in June, and an appointed Town Manager.[7]
Town Manager Contact
The town manager can be reached by email at townmanager@stagatha.com.[8]
Town Office Address
The St. Agatha Town Office is located at 419 Main Street, PO Box 110, St. Agatha, Maine 04772.[8]
Town Office Hours
Town office hours are Monday closed, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.[8]
Town Office Phone and Fax
The Town Office telephone number is (207) 543-7305, and the fax number is (207) 543-7306.[8]
ZIP Code
The town of St. Agatha is served by the primary ZIP code 04772.[9]
Schools (5)
Career and Technical Education
High school students from Wisdom Middle High School and the surrounding area receive regional career and technical education through the St. John Valley Technology Center located on U.S. Route 1 in adjacent Frenchville.[10]
Dual Language Instruction
MSAD 33 teaches French across grades Pre-K through 12, offering Dual Language Instruction and two-way immersion services for English Language Learners.[11]
Elementary Education
Elementary education in MSAD 33 is provided through Dr. Levesque Elementary School, which serves Pre-K through 5th-grade students.[12]
School District
The town of St. Agatha is served by Maine School Administrative District 33 (MSAD #33), which serves the neighboring communities of Frenchville and St. Agatha.[11]
Wisdom Middle High School
Wisdom Middle High School is located at 368 Main Street in St. Agatha and serves secondary students in MSAD 33.[12]
Economy (5)
Employment Rate
The employment rate for the St. Agatha ZIP Code Tabulation Area (04762) was estimated at 42.6% by the U.S. Census Bureau.[13]
Local Commercial Sectors
St. Agatha maintains a local commercial directory featuring services and businesses in auto repair, banking and credit unions, building supplies, lodging, restaurants, trucking, and welding and fabrication.[14]
Median Household Income
The median household income for the St. Agatha ZIP Code Tabulation Area (04762) was $58,333 according to American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.[13]
Total Employer Establishments
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns survey, the ZIP Code Tabulation Area for St. Agatha (04762) had 8 total employer establishments.[13]
Tourism and Seasonal Economy
The town experiences seasonal economic increases in summer and winter driven by Long Lake, a 6,000-acre water body that draws tourists and part-time residents.[15]
Landmarks (6)
Longfellow School Relocation and Preservation
In 2020, the Longfellow School, believed to be the last surviving example of St. Agatha's early one-room schoolhouses, was moved from Route 162 to the Ste-Agathe Historical Society campus at 534 Main Street for preservation.[16]
Original St. Agatha Catholic Church
The first Catholic church in St. Agatha was constructed in 1890 on land donated by Israel Roy dit Voisine to the Diocese of Portland, and the building was later destroyed by fire on August 13, 1940.[17]
Pelletier-Marquis House Architectural History
The Pelletier-Marquis House was constructed in 1854 by André Pelletier with a circa 1890 addition that nearly doubled its size, featuring Acadian and French-Canadian architectural elements such as buckwheat chaff insulation and St. John Valley stile and panel ceilings.[18]
Pelletier-Marquis House Museum Interpretation
Interpreted in partnership with the National Park Service's Maine Acadian Culture network, the Pelletier-Marquis House stands on a rock foundation and represents an Acadian working-class home with low ceilings and wide floorboards.[19]
Pelletier-Marquis House National Register Listing
The Pelletier-Marquis House at 534 Main Street in St. Agatha was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2026, recognized under Criterion A for early settlement and Criterion C for architecture.[18]
Ste-Agathe Historical Society Preservation Center
Located behind the Marquis House at 534 Main Street, the Preservation Center houses extensive collections of religious, educational, farming, textile, military, and lumbering artifacts as well as genealogical records of local families.[20]
Recreation (6)
Long Lake picnic area and swimming
A public picnic area and swimming location on Long Lake is situated at 641 Main Street in St. Agatha.[21]
Long Lake water body and fishing
St. Agatha sits on Long Lake, a 6,000-acre, 12-mile-long body of water and the deepest lake in the Fish River Chain, known for landlocked salmon, brook trout, and lake trout fishing.[22]
Municipal recreational facilities
The St. Agatha Recreation Department maintains community recreational facilities that include a baseball field, a playground with swings, a tennis court, and walking trails.[23]
St. Agatha ATV Club trail network
The St. Agatha ATV Club maintains over 30 miles of trails and two scenic view rest stops in the area.[24]
St. Agatha Community Park
St. Agatha Community Park is located at 334 Cleveland Road in St. Agatha.[21]
State public boat launch on Long Lake
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry operates an accessible public boat launch on Long Lake in Saint Agatha with a hard-surface ramp and trailer parking.[25]
Events (4)
Acadian Pond Hockey Classic
Hosted annually on Long Lake in St. Agatha, the Acadian Pond Hockey Classic is a two-day 3-on-3 outdoor pond hockey tournament drawing players and spectators from both the United States and Canada.[26]
Derby Charitable Beneficiary
Proceeds from the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby benefit the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund to assist local cancer patients and their families.[27]
Derby Headquarters and Weigh-in
The Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby maintains headquarters and a primary weigh-in station at the Lakeview Restaurant in St. Agatha.[28]
Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Held annually in late January, the Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby is centered in St. Agatha and stands as Maine's largest ice fishing tournament.[29]
Culture (6)
Genealogy and Local History Collection
The Long Lake Public Library partners with the Ste-Agathe Historical Society to offer year-round access to local history and genealogy publications documenting area families and cemeteries.[30]
Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Originating in 2006, the annual Long Lake Ice Fishing Derby in St. Agatha has grown into Maine's largest ice fishing event and raises funds for the Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund.[31]
Long Lake Public Library
The Long Lake Public Library opened in July 2007 at 384 Main Street as an incorporated non-profit library serving St. Agatha and neighboring communities.[32]
Pelletier-Marquis House
Maintained by the Ste-Agathe Historical Society as a museum, the Pelletier-Marquis House represents a historic working-class home with its oldest section constructed by André Pelletier in the 1850s.[19]
Ste-Agathe Historical Society
The Ste-Agathe Historical Society preserves local Acadian and French-Canadian heritage, operating a museum and cultural preservation center on Main Street.[33]
Town Settlement and Naming
St. Agatha was settled by Acadians and incorporated on March 17, 1899, taking its name from the parish established a decade earlier named after Saint Agatha.[34]
Transportation (7)
Commercial airline service
Commercial air travel serving the broader region is accessible at Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) in Presque Isle.[35]
Geographic location in Aroostook County
Saint Agatha is situated in northern Aroostook County, bordered by Frenchville to the north and west, Madawaska to the east, and Long Lake along its shore.[36]
Local road maintenance and state-aid routes
The St. Agatha Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining all local roads and snow removal on year-round maintained roads, including three State-aid maintained roads.[37]
Nearby general aviation airport
The closest airport serving the area is Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (FVE), located just to the north in neighboring Frenchville.[38]
Primary highway access
Maine State Route 162 runs directly through Saint Agatha along the shore of Long Lake, serving as the town's Main Street and connecting northwest to U.S. Route 1 in Frenchville and south toward Sinclair.[39]
Regional public transit service
Public transit in Saint Agatha is provided through the Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS), which offers scheduled demand-response bus service in the Fort Kent Area network.[40]
Scenic byway designation
Route 162 through Saint Agatha is designated as part of the St. John Valley Cultural Byway (La Route Culturelle de la Vallée St-Jean).[41]
Services (6)
Fire Department Operations
The St. Agatha Fire Department is a volunteer force founded in 1945, operating out of a station built in 1989 that houses pumpers, a tanker, and a rescue truck.[42]
Library Foundation and History
The Long Lake Public Library opened in July 2007 as an incorporated non-profit organization that collaborates with the local historical society to provide genealogical and historical collections.[32]
Long Lake Public Library
The Long Lake Public Library serves the community from 384 Main Street in St. Agatha, providing public library resources, wireless internet access, and programs.[43]
Police Services
The Town of St. Agatha does not maintain a local municipal police department; law enforcement services are provided by the Aroostook County Sheriff's Department and the Maine State Police.[42]
Public Works Department
The St. Agatha Public Works Department maintains local roads and handles snow removal on year-round routes, including three State-aid maintained roads.[44]
Public Works Equipment
The Town of St. Agatha owns heavy road maintenance equipment including two dump trucks with plows, a loader, a grader, and a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.[44]
Geography (6)
Bordering Communities
St. Agatha bounds Frenchville to the north and west, Madawaska to the east, and Township 17 Ranges 4 and 5 to the south.[45]
County Location
The town of St. Agatha is located in northern Aroostook County in the State of Maine.[46]
Elevation
The town of Saint Agatha has an official elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level.[1]
Primary Water Body
St. Agatha is situated around Long Lake, a 6,000-acre and 12-mile-long water body that is the deepest lake in the Fish River Chain of Lakes.[47]
Total Area
St. Agatha encompasses a total area of 35.03 square miles, comprising 29.51 square miles of land and 5.52 square miles of water.[1]
Total Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.03 square miles, comprising 29.51 square miles of land and 5.52 square miles of water.[1]

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