Bucksport in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Bucksport’s Churches
Bucksport, Maine
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 12, 2024
1. Bucksport’s Churches Marker
Churches have been the centers of community life in New England for hundreds of years.
The Congregational Church was established in 1803, and erected its first meeting house in 1813. The current Greek Revival style building was dedicated in 1838. Designed by Bangor architect Benjamin S. Deane, it is included on the National Register of Historic Places. The parish house was added in 1876.
A block to the east, the Franklin Street Methodist Church was built in 1839. Methodist churches in North Bucksport and East Bucksport were also established in the 1800s. These congregations were often served by students from East Maine Conference Seminary. The Franklin Street church was sold to private owners in 2019, and the congregation moved to a building near the former paper mill.
Three blocks to the west at Franklin and 1st St., Bucksport's first Catholic church held its first service at Christmas 1890, and was dedicated as St. Vincent de Paul in 1891. Before this, Catholics in Bucksport met in family homes or nearby communities. This building is now a school, and the current parish is located at the comer of Central and Franklin.
Erected by The Maine Community Foundation. (Marker Number 14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures
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Location. 44° 34.425′ N, 68° 47.667′ W. Marker is in Bucksport, Maine, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Elm St, Bucksport ME 04416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast 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 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: Bucksport Goes to the Movies (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Phineas Heywood House (about 600 feet away); East Maine Conference Seminary (about 600 feet away); Phineas Haywood House and Bucksport Small Businesses (about 700 feet away); Linwood Cottage (about 700 feet away); The Robinson House and Jed Prouty Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town of Bucksport (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bucksport’s Fishing History (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bucksport.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 12, 2024
2. Bucksport’s Churches Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 12, 2024
3. Looking East Along Franklin Street.
The view from the corner of Franklin and McDonald Streets showing the churches mentioned on this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
