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Percival Proctor Baxter

American politician (1876-1969) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 93

Percival Proctor Baxter was an American politician and philanthropist from Maine. A Republican, Baxter served as the 53rd governor of Maine from 1921 to 1925. He was the son of canning magnate and Portland, Maine mayor James Phinney Baxter.

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Pugsley Medal1948

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A noted philanthropist, he donated several pieces of land to the public domain including Baxter Woods (Portland), Mackworth Island State Park (Falmouth), and Baxter State Park.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1969 · aged 93