Millinocket in Penobscot County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Baxter State Park

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2019

1. Baxter State Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Donated to the State of Maine by
Percival Proctor Baxter
Governor 1921 – 1925and accepted by the State forever to be held in trust in its natural wild state for the benefit of the people of Maine for public park, public forest and public recreational purposes and as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds.
Man is born to die, his works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, wealth vanishes but Katahdin in all its glory forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine.
P. P. B.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 45° 55.191′ N, 68° 51.444′ W. Marker is in Millinocket, Maine, in Penobscot County. Marker is located on a rock near the ranger station at Roaring Brook Campground in Baxter State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millinocket ME 04462, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mount Katahdin (approx. 3.3 miles away); Katahdin

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Want to see a moose? Think like one! (approx. 13.2 miles away); The Golden Road (approx. 13.2 miles away); Destination Katahdin! (approx. 13.2 miles away).

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2019

2. Baxter State Park Marker

Marker at Roaring Brook Campground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2019

3. Marker at Roaring Brook Campground

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2019

4. Baxter State Park Marker

Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 1, 2019

5. Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 4, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.