History:

Sixty-six miles Northwest of Houlton, the County Seat, Settled about 1837 by people largely from Kennebec Valley. Incorporated February 18, 1862, under the name Ashland. Name changed 1869 to Dalton, in honor of the first settler. Changed back to Ashland, February 3, 1876. Sheridan Plantation annexed March 19, 1901 (Sheridan Plantation was organized in 1873; originally Twp. No. 12, R5, formerly Buchanan Plantation).