Near Bucksport in Waldo County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Penobscot Expedition
1779
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 3, 2009
1. The Penobscot Expedition 1779 Marker
The largest combined infantry-naval operation undertaken by the American colonists during the Revolution met with disaster along this waterway. Two thousand colonials failed to capture Fort George at Castine with its contingent of 750 British land troops, 3 sloops and 4 transports. The Americans burned or sank almost 40 of their own vessels as far north as the City of Bangor as they fled the site of their attack.
Placed in commemoration by Penobscot Expedition Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Searsport, Maine.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 44° 33.426′ N, 68° 48.459′ W. Marker is near Bucksport, Maine, in Waldo County. It is on U.S. 1 0.2 miles north of Frank George Road (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton Springs ME 04981, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Midcoast Maine and on Penobscot Bay. 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: A Revolutionary Replacement (approx. 0.3 miles away); Penobscot Bay
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Also see . . . Daughters of the American Revolution. Penobscot Expedition Chapter. (Submitted on August 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 3, 2009
2. The Penobscot Narrows Bridge (facing north).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, August 3, 2009
3. View down river (facing south).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,200 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
