Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Mousam River
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Le Fleuve Mousam
Kennebunk, ME
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
1. The Mousam River / Le Fleuve Mousam Marker
It is believed that the Mousam River takes its name from an Indian word, but the true meaning of the word has long been lost. Some speculate that “Mousam” means “Moose”. The face of the river front has changed over the years, as is seen in this turn-of-the-century photograph. The small gambrel styled home just beyond this park at 7 Water Street, is one of the oldest structures in Kennebunk. Old deeds tell us that it was built sometime prior to 1790.
Another of our oldest structures is the home at 28 Water Street which was built c 1770 by Theodore Lyman originally on upper Main Street. Next it was moved to Summer Street in 1777 and finally it was moved here to Water Street in 1885.
Une autre maison très ancienne est celle du 28 Water Street, d’abord construite vers 1770 par Théodore Lyman en haut de Main Street. Elle est ensuite transportée dans Summer Street en 1777 avant d’être définitivement installée ici dans Water Street en 1885.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 43° 23.094′ N, 70° 32.497′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. It is on Water Street just south of York Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Water St, Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Southern Maine Coast. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kennebunk Rotary Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennebunk, Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lafayette Center / Le Centre Lafayette
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
2. The Mousam River / Le Fleuve Mousam Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Storer Residence / La Résidence Storer (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
