Bangor in Penobscot County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Samuel de Champlain
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
1. Samuel de Champlain Marker
in the year 1604
Samuel de Champlain
Gallant pioneer
and intrepid explorer
made a landing on his voyage
up the Penobscot River
Erected 1922 by Pine Cone Council, Knights of Columbus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1604.
Location. 44° 48.123′ N, 68° 46.218′ W. Marker is in Bangor, Maine, in Penobscot County. It is at the intersection of Hammond Street/State Street (U.S. 2) and Kenduskeag Stream, on the left when traveling east on Hammond Street/State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kenduskeag Stream Park, Bangor ME 04401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Place of Meeting (here, next to this marker); Saltonstall's Naval Fleet Gun (here, next to this marker); Spanish Bronze Cannon (here, next to this marker); Hannibal Hamlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Hersey Memorial Building (Old Bangor City Hall) Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norumbega Parkway (about 500 feet away);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Champlain and the Settlement of Acadia 1604-1607. University of Maine, Canadian-American Center website entry (Submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Samuel de Champlain. NPS Acadia National Park website entry (Submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2017
2. Samuel de Champlain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
